Santa Marta Group Church and Law Enforcement combatting modern slavery Mick Duthie Deputy Director

Aims of Apostleship of the Sea Presentation History of how the SMG was formed. Outline current structure and plans for the future. Outline what is Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. Current picture within the UK. How you can help victims and law enforcement and help eradicate modern slavery. How AoS network and SMG work together? PRE 2012, MPS HT Team and Rahab to build confidence in sex working community. Kevin Hyland speaks to his local parish justice and peace group who present this to local Bishop. Kevin meets Cardinal who speaks to BHH and SMG is first talked about. Visit to Rome in 2014 where SMG Commitment is first signed. Police and Church have similar roles in society, keeping people safe, place to come to with your problems and wish to care and protect. Talk about my history and journey to SMG.

History of the SMG.

London 2012

Santa Marta Commitment 2014 3 CONFERENCES SINCE

SMG Strategic Priorities Raising awareness about the nature and scale of modern slavery and human trafficking. Developing trusting relationships amongst law enforcement agencies, the Church and civil society across the world. Animating those relationships with a sense of urgency to improve collaboration, public policy, legislation, law enforcement and pastoral care for victims. Helping put the care of victims at the centre of law enforcement approaches to trafficking. Sharing research, experiences, best practice and skills amongst all SMG members to empower victim re-intergration and the prosecution of offenders. When I talk about the SMG I am really talking about all of the Catholic Church.

Delivery of plan, the 4 P’S.

Protection

Prevention and education

Prosecution of Offenders

SMG Partnership with Police and Civil Society

Current picture in 2017

Price of a slave: Then and Now Today a slave costs an average of £??? An average slave in the American South in 1850 cost the equivalent of £30,000 in today’s money Today a slave costs an average of £???

It couldn’t happen to me!

What is Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery?

The difference between Smuggling & Human Trafficking CRIME AGAINST STATE AGAINST INDIVIDUAL RELATIONSHIP PROVIDES SERVICE EXPLOITED AS COMMODITY LINK VOLUNTARY SHORT TERM LONGER TERM PROFIT ONE OFF PAYMENT ONGOING BORDERS ALWAYS ACROSS BORDERS CAN BE INTERNAL

For the PURPOSE of exploitation Trafficking: Definition The ACT of the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, By MEANS of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, For the PURPOSE of exploitation

Trafficking Human Forced labour Domestic Servitude Street Crime Sexual Exploitation Forced labour Domestic Servitude Street Crime Drug trade Benefit Fraud Organ donation Forced marriage

Current picture within the UK Government priority and Prime Ministerial priority. New legislation. Introduction of the Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner. NRM data. Shrinking law enforcement budgets. Hidden crime, especially if victims never actually land on UK soil. Growing concerns around forced labour, hence introduction of new GLAA.

What to look for and what to do.

Typical indicators Lack of access to medical care. Limited social or family contact. Don’t know home or work address. Perception of being bonded by debt. Money is deducted from salary for food. Threat of being handed over to authorities. Threats against the individual or their family members. Being placed in a dependency situation. No or limited access to bathroom/hygiene facilities.

Indicators continued… Distrustful of authorities.. Expression of fear or anxiety. Sign of psychological trauma (including PTSD) The person acts as if instructed by another. Injuries a result of assault or controlling measures? Evidence of control over movement. Found in/connected to location likely to be used for exploitation. Restriction of movement or confinement to the workplace or limited area. Passport or documents held by someone else.

Indicators of Forced Labour Employer or manager unable to provide documents when required. Employer or manager unable to provide record of wages. Poor or non existent health and safety equipment. Evidence of labour laws being breached. No access to earnings or labour contract. Excessive wage reduction. Dependence on employer. Workers are required to pay for tools, food or accommodation via deductions from their pay. Imposed place of accommodation.

Type of questions you may wish to ask? Why did you come to the UK? Who arranged your travel and how did you get here? Do you owe money for your trip? What did you expect when you came? What did you end up doing? Were you or are you scared of anyone? Where are your travel Documents? When did you speak to your family last? Do you have access to a phone?

What to do if you come across potential victim? Listen to the account given. Use language line or an interpreter if required. Are others in danger or nearby? Are you safe to act? Does the individual want your or law enforcement help? Is the victim a Child under 18? If so involve Social services. Who do I tell, UK Human trafficking Hotline 0800 0121 700 or 999.

How you can help eradicate slavery. Develop strong links with Law Enforcement working in your geographical area. Join local networks with other agencies working to eradicate modern slavery such as Caritas, “Stop the Traffik” or charity groups. Consider what services and support you could offer Law Enforcement. How can you help build trust in victims to come forward? Report your concerns as and when possible as time may be of the essence. Challenge business leaders in your area to ensure supply chains free from slavery. Raise awareness of the issues where ever you can as this is happening on our high seas and High streets. NEVER PLACE YOURSELF OR ANOTHER IN DANGER.

Questions, answers and how SMG and AoS can work together going forward?

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