The Latest Breaking News from Slavery

Trafficked women could be removed under migration Bill, Braverman concedes

The Home Secretary said there are no ‘blanket exclusions’ but said such women could be protected if they co-operate with a police investigation.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

The Guardian view on radical protest: a lonely voice against slavery

Editorial: Benjamin Lay was a revolutionary who battled for an unpopular cause that is today regarded as unquestionably just

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023

Democrat Barbara Lee on reparations and righting history’s wrongs: ‘This is the moment to push forward’

The California congresswoman speaks about the legacy of slavery and the need for reparations for African Americans

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2023

Westin Hotel backtracks on proposed new name change due to slavery links

The hotel was due to be renamed the Westmoreland Hotel after the 10th Earl of Westmoreland, but it was pointed out that this name may be unsuitable due to its association with slavery

Dublin Live · Jun 9, 2023

New York lawmakers pass bill to consider slavery reparations

Commission to be created to examine state’s historic support for institution of slavery and address persistent economic, political and educational disparities experienced by the Black community today

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

New York lawmakers vote on bill that considers reparations for slavery

New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill being considered by the state Legislature on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Reparations over formerly enslaved people has a long history: 4 essential reads on why the idea remains unresolved

The debate about reparations to descendants of enslaved people rages on.

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023

Founding fathers: Way too woke?

Jefferson, Hamilton and those other guys come with well-known baggage. But compare them to Republicans, please

Salon · Jun 1, 2023

Australia's modern slavery law is woefully inadequate – this is how we can hold companies accountable

A highly anticipated independent review of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act has found it has not brought “meaningful change” to the lives of people living in conditions of modern slavery since its passage more than four years ago.

The Conversation · May 31, 2023

‘Use surge policing to tackle knife hotspots’, minister says

Policing minister called for more stop and search ‘done respectfully’ to get knives off London’s streets

Evening Standard · May 30, 2023