The ILO launches new global estimates of people in modern slavery – including forced labour and child labour.

The right to freedom of association and freedom of expression are central to combatting modern slavery and child labour.

The Modern Slavery Act is forcing businesses to discuss slavery openly to an extent that has not occurred since the days of the 19th century abolitionists.

It is an enormous shock to learn about the untimely death of Paul Broadbent, CEO of the Gangmasters Labour Abuse Authority.

The UN’s Global Compact is sharing a promotional booklet on the need to act now to ensure decent work by combatting modern slavery and child labour.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government are meeting in London this week. Amongst the many global challenges which they are discussing is ending modern slavery.

In 2013, when the first draft of the Modern Slavery Act was published, the transparency in supply chain clause seemed like a long shot for inclusion.