Ruthless exploitation of migrants by rogue firms is on the rise in Britain due to increasing demand for cheap produce, economic instability abroad and continued unrest in the war-ravaged nations.
Antislavery commissioner Kevin Hyland, who has witnessed the grievous exploitation in multiple sectors, said cases of modern slavery in Britain are “extremely shocking.”
Speaking on Thursday, the ex-Scotland Yard detective said modern slavery commonly occurs in food-producing, hospitality and construction sectors across the state.
“We’re having to get society engaged to understand this — that this is happening in the 21st century of the United Kingdom,”he told the Financial Times.
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INC News, 13/08/2015 - via RT
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