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Modern slavery

It is estimated there are more than 40 million people in the world living in conditions of slavery or working under forced or compulsory conditions. In the UK, thousands of cases are reported each year, and authorities estimate there are well over 100,000 victims living in the country.

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Understanding modern slavery

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How do we tackle domestic modern slavery?

This podcast looks at the issue of domestic modern slavery, and how authorities and prosecutors look to build a case under the Modern Slavery Act.
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Further resources

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All Too Familiar ™

All Too Familiar is ICAEW’s third training film. It explores the degree of trust still placed in personal and professional relationships and whether trust is enough in the fight against economic crime.

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ICAEW Modern Slavery Statement

Read ICAEW’s own public commitment to working towards ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business.

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Economic crime

Access guidance, resources and tools relating to the prevention of economic crime, including legislative developments, anti-money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption, and modern slavery.

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