Modern slavery is a serious crime

It encompasses slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking.  Modern slavery victims can often face more than one type of abuse and slavery, for example if they are sold to another trafficker and then forced into another form of exploitation. Victims of modern slavery are entitled to help and support from the UK government.

How to Report Modern Slavery

Annual modern slavery statement

Certain commercial organisations must publish an annual statement setting out the steps they take to prevent modern slavery in their business and their supply chains.  These links will help you identify if your organisation needs to publish a modern slavery statement and best practice guidance on producing a statement. 

Do I need to publish a statement

Best Practice and what to include in a statement

Victims of modern slavery

There is help and advice for people who think they may be victims of modern slavery in the UK providing information on what modern slavery is, your rights, where you can get help and advice. 

 Download leaflet

This leaflet is available in 11 foreign languages.

National Referral Mechanism

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a framework for identifying and referring potential victims of modern slavery and ensuring they receive the appropriate support.  This guidance is for all adult cases and explains how to complete the referral form before it is considered by the relevant competent authority.

Guidance in England and Wales

Guidance in Scotland and Northern Ireland