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Policy Briefing Paper - wales.nhs.uk

Author: Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 1 Modern Slavery Policy Briefing Paper Date: March 2018 Author: Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 2 Leadership and Governance 3 Legal and Policy Frameworks 4 Procurement and Supply Chains 5 Guidance: NRM and Duty to Notify 6 Guidance: NRM and Duty to Notify (Children) 7 Wales NRM and Duty to Notify Process Map 8 Further Guidance 9 Reviews and Reports 13 Survivor Care and Vulnerable groups 13 Wales Victim Response Pathway 15 Criminal Justice 16 UK Reports 17 Reports on UK Borders , Europe and Beyond 18 Wales Anti-Slavery Booklets 19 Promotional Material 20 UK T

Author: Helena.Hunt@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 3 Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group on Modern Slavery The UK’s primary strategic group on Modern Slavery is the Inter- Departmental Ministerial Group (IDMG) on Modern Slavery.

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1 Author: Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 1 Modern Slavery Policy Briefing Paper Date: March 2018 Author: Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 2 Leadership and Governance 3 Legal and Policy Frameworks 4 Procurement and Supply Chains 5 Guidance: NRM and Duty to Notify 6 Guidance: NRM and Duty to Notify (Children) 7 Wales NRM and Duty to Notify Process Map 8 Further Guidance 9 Reviews and Reports 13 Survivor Care and Vulnerable groups 13 Wales Victim Response Pathway 15 Criminal Justice 16 UK Reports 17 Reports on UK Borders , Europe and Beyond 18 Wales Anti-Slavery Booklets 19 Promotional Material 20 UK Training 20 Training in Wales 21 Contents Author.

2 Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 3 Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group on Modern Slavery The UK s primary strategic group on Modern Slavery is the Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group (IDMG) on Modern Slavery. The IDMG publishes an annual report, which provides an assessment of modern slavery in the UK and explains how the UK has responded to this threat over the last 12 months. The Welsh Government is a member of the IDMG. Wales Anti-Slavery Leadership Group The Wales Anti-Slavery Leadership Group provides strategic leadership for tackling slavery in Wales and co-ordinates collaboration between devolved and non-devolved partners and the 3rd sector.

3 There are three sub-groups within the Leadership Group: The Wales Anti-Slavery Training Sub Group; The Wales Threat Group for Modern Slavery; and The Wales Anti-Slavery Casework Review Group. Wales Anti-Slavery Operational Delivery Group The Wales Anti-Slavery Operational Delivery Group is responsible for the delivery of the Wales Anti-Slavery Leadership Group s Delivery Plan. The Group oversees and co-ordinates the six Welsh regional Anti-Slavery Groups in Gwent, Cardiff and the Vale, Cwm Taff, Dyfed Powys, North Wales and Western Bay. The Operational Group facilitates the sharing of good practice.

4 Welsh Regional Anti-Slavery Groups There are six Welsh regional Anti-Slavery Groups covering the areas of Cardiff and the Vale, Cwm Taff, Dyfed Powys, Gwent, North Wales and Western Bay. The Anti-Slavery Groups aim to facilitate engagement, partnership working, appropriate information sharing and shared learning between Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Police, Local Authorities and other public and third sector organizations, on the issue of slavery in across Wales and the UK. Contact with your Regional Anti- Slavery Groups can be made through your regional Community Cohesion Officers, whose contact details are on page 22.

5 Link: Contact: Stephen Chapman, Anti-Slavery Co-ordinator, Welsh Government Email: Contact: Kim Ann Williams Equality, Diversity & Community Engagement Manager Email: Leadership & Governance Author: Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 4 Modern Slavery Act 2015 The Modern Slavery Act received royal assent on 26 March 2015 introducing provisions extending existing support and protection for victims of human trafficking to victims of slavery, servitude and forced and compulsory labour. The Act also gives law enforcement the powers they need to bring the perpetrators to justice.

6 Modern Slavery Strategy This Strategy sets out the cross-Government approach to tackling modern slavery. The aim of this Strategy is to reduce significantly the prevalence of modern slavery in the UK, as well as to enhance our international response. Modern slavery is often an international crime and requires a strong collaborative international response. Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner: Strategic Plan 2015 2017 The UK s Commissioner Kevin Hyland OBE sets out his commitments in this Plan. The aims are two-fold: to see an increase in the numbers of victims of modern slavery that are identified and referred for appropriate support; and, in tandem, to see an increase in the numbers of prosecutions and convictions of traffickers and slave masters.

7 Modern Slavery Act 2015 review: one year on This independent review by barrister Caroline Haughey was commissioned by the Prime Minister in her previous role as Home Secretary. The review looks at how well the criminal justice provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 have been implemented and identifies gaps in the legislation, recommending ways to address issues identified. Link: Link: Link: Legal and Policy Frameworks Link: Author: Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 5 Code of Practice on Ethical Employment in Supply Chains Organisations that receive funding from Welsh Government, either directly or via grants or contracts, are expected to sign up to the code.

8 This Code is designed to ensure that workers in public sector supply chains are employed ethically and in compliance with both the letter and spirit of UK, EU, and international laws. TISC Report: Welsh Code of Practice Welsh Government has partnered with TISCR eport to manage sign-ups to the Code of Practice, and to help organisations to measure their progress. Modern Slavery in Supply Chains: an introduction for procurement professionals The increase in global sourcing opportunities has highlighted some serious issues in procurement practices, in particular the occurrence in the supply chain, unwittingly or otherwise, of modern slavery.

9 From every perspective reputational, financial and ethical this is not acceptable in the 21st century. Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply chains It is aimed at those who want concrete guidance on how to reduce or eliminate the risk of modern slavery occurring in their supply chains, either as a direct or indirect result of their procurement practices. For the purpose of simplicity, we use the terms company, however this Guide is relevant to all governments and any other organisation wishing to tackle slavery in their supply chains. UK Free promotional material on Stopping modern slavery in business graphics: Link: Link: Procurement and Supply Chains Link: Link: Link: To see the video: Author: Co-Chair Gwent Anti-Slavery Group Page 6 National Referral Mechanism (NRM) Modern slavery victims: referral and assessment forms The UK s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a victim identification and support process.

10 It is designed to make it easier for all the different agencies that could be involved in a trafficking case to co-operate, share information about potential victims and facilitate their access to advice, accommodation and support. See NRM Process Map below. Duty to Notify the Home Office of Potential Victims of Modern Slavery Since November 2015, specified public authorities have a duty to notify the Secretary of State of any individual encountered in England and Wales who they believe is a suspected victim of slavery or human trafficking. This information can be provided by completing a National Referral Mechanism form or an MS1 (Notification of a Potential Victim of Modern Slavery) form.


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