Recent estimates state that as many as 10,000-13,000 individuals may be enslaved at the moment in the United Kingdom. Modern slavery victims are said to include women forced into prostitution, "imprisoned" domestic staff and workers in fields, factories, and wishing boats.
Victims are said to have been trafficked from more than 100 countries including Nigeria and Romania as well as British born adults and children.
The Modern Slavery Bill going through Parliament aims to provide courts in England and Wales with new powers to protect individuals who are trafficked into other countries and held against the will. Meanwhile, Scotland and Northern Ireland are planning similar measures. Modern tactics also include raising awareness toward the matter publicly.
The fact that modern slavery is in place in the UK is sickening. One of the most powerful and developed nations having an institution as primitive and dehumanizing as slavery within its borders bids the question of which other developed nations are facing the same internal threat. Governmental response to these estimates have been effective as leaders are accepting the harsh reality and actively working to combat it. Efforts to promote awareness have also been effective as most individuals are entirely ignorant about the matter.
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