We were inspired to set up a starter pack of modern slavery researchers, charities and campaigners on Bsky, following the great work of @DetentionAction doing the same for migration experts. You can follow accounts suggested in their starter pack here: go.bsky.app/gzfKcc

Similarly, the Illegal Migration Act now treats survivors as criminals for crossing borders, despite the fact many are forced, deceived or coerced to do so against their will *because* they have been trafficked. The Gov must rethink the way it puts survivors under the microscope

The Nationality & Borders Act introduced unrealistic evidential burdens on victims of modern slavery. The law discredits survivors for not providing evidence 'quickly enough', even where they've had no lawyer or support. Victims' criminal records are weaponised to deny them help

Great to hear that the Government is committed to making quicker decisions on modern slavery cases. However, ensuring decisions are fair - and survivors get meaningful support whilst in the system - is also key. Regressive laws harming support outcomes must be addressed. 🧵

We may not have won best opinion piece at the @HumanTraffFdn awards for our @BigIssue piece, but it was heartening to hear winner @jessphillips promise to "never ever again treat [survivors] like they're the problem" A huge thanks to those who nominated us💕

Nearly half of repeat modern slavery referrals are for children, according to data we secured from the Home Office. Along with @ChildrensComm and @ECPATUK, we explained how vulnerable child victims are left vulnerable: theguardian.com/world/2024/s…