The Latest Breaking News from Slavery

On November 8, 2022, voters in five states—Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont—will decide on amending their state constitutions to repeal language regarding the use of slavery or indentured servitude as punishment for a crime, or, in the case of Vermont, for the payments of debts, damages, fines, costs.

Exclusive: People not trying to claim being trafficked to gain UK asylum, says head of labour abuse authority

Plans for legal reforms could reduce protections for victims, campaigners warned.

After holding the film in limbo following Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project this December

Actor, banned from attending Academy events after Chris Rock slap, will be competing with new thriller, now releasing in December

Exclusive: German scientist analyses quality of manilla bracelets, the currency used by early enslavers

The Home Secretary hinted at reforming the Modern Slavery Act 2015 in an attempt to reduce immigration to Britain

Development has forced many historically Black communities around the country to uproot and disperse. Cemeteries often remain the only proof that those communities existed.

Labour calls for clarity for businesses after home secretary appears to contradict chancellor