Migrant workers at greater risk of modern slavery after Brexit, research finds
April 1st, 2024
Source: The Guardian.
Brexit’s hasty visas to solve labour shortages have inadvertently exposed migrant workers to modern slavery risks. Strict visa conditions create ‘hyper-precarity,’ with debt burdens and little ability to change jobs, leaving workers vulnerable to exploitation. Hostile immigration policies and underfunded enforcement agencies compound the problem by deterring reporting of abuse. Urgent reforms allowing flexible job changes and stronger worker protections are critical to prevent debt bondage and trafficking. Click here to learn more about the dangers of these post-Brexit visas.
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