You may have heard this month that the government plans to use prisoners to plug the post-Brexit labour gap by releasing them on a temporary license. The policy would mean prisoners can pick up work experience and skills whilst incarcerated that will help them find employment after their release. It is commonly believed that prisoners […]
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 has meant any business turning over more than £36m must publish a modern slavery statement each financial year. At the time the Act was introduced, the Government published guidance for best practice. This has since been updated and summary of the changes are: – Previous statements must be easily accessible […]
In the recent case of Taiwo v Olaigbe and another; Onu v Akwiwu and another, the Supreme Court has stated that the Modern Slavery Actshould be extended to allow the courts to award compensation. Two Nigerian women, Ms Taiwo and Ms Onu, came to the UK on a migrant domestic worker visa to work for couples […]
