Modern Day Slavery is the illegal exploitation of adults and children. It is defined within the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as offences of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.

The Care Act 2014 introduced modern slavery as a separate category of abuse for adults. It recognises exploitation and specifically slavery and human trafficking, as a “form of abuse and neglect”.

Modern slavery can often be linked to other forms of exploitation and crime, such as cuckooing and county lines.