Overview

The Anti-Slavery Day Act 2010 established an annual Anti-Slavery Day in England and Wales to raise awareness about modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation. Its aim is to acknowledge the ongoing problem, educate the public, and promote action against these crimes.

Description

This Act mandates the Secretary of State to declare an annual Anti-Slavery Day through a statutory instrument. The day's purpose is threefold: to acknowledge the millions affected by slavery; to raise awareness, particularly among young people, about the dangers and consequences of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation; and to highlight progress made in combating these issues and what further action is needed. The Act defines "slavery" to include trafficking for sexual exploitation, child trafficking, trafficking for forced labour, and domestic servitude.

Government Spending

The Act itself doesn't specify any direct government spending figures. The cost of implementing Anti-Slavery Day (e.g., awareness campaigns) would likely be absorbed within existing government budgets allocated to combating human trafficking and modern slavery.

Groups Affected

• Victims of modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation: The Act aims to help them by raising public awareness and encouraging action to combat these crimes.
• Young people: The Act specifically targets young people for education and awareness-raising, as they may be particularly vulnerable to these crimes or be instrumental in combating them.
• Government agencies and organizations working to combat slavery: The Act provides a platform to showcase progress and highlight areas needing further attention.
• The general public: The Act aims to increase public awareness and understanding of modern slavery, encouraging active participation in combating it.

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