Kate Roberts is Head of Office of the Human Trafficking Foundation. She has over 10 years’ experience in anti-trafficking work, including with direct assistance and case work, as well as policy development. You can follow her on Twitter: @KR0b3rts.
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryLife after trafficking in the UK: uncertainty, destitution and neglect
The UK claims to lead the fight against trafficking, but its policies on immigration, right to work, and access to...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryLooking back: the fight to protect domestic workers with the Modern Slavery Act
The Modern Slavery Act represented a chance to restore rights to overseas domestic workers in the UK, but due to...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryModern slavery bill: migrant domestic workers fall through the gaps
UK immigration rules currently prevent migrant domestic workers from changing employers. This removes these migrant...
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryModern slavery bill fails vulnerable women
In 2012 the UK government made it illegal for migrant domestic workers to change employers. Parliament has the...