The issue of modern slavery highlights the strengths and limitations of Theresa May. The prime minister has won plaudits for declaring modern slavery to be “the great human rights issue of our time”. As home secretary she oversaw the pioneering Modern Slavery Act 2015, which is regarded internationally as proof of the UK’s commitment to eradicating the horror. Among its many achievements, the 2015 act established protections for recognised victims of slavery. But campaigners and MPs say it does not do enough to help victims in the long term — particularly…

Source: The Times April 20, 2018 21:00 UTC