Africa: Slavery
Lords · Question HL1047 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Biggar
To ask His Majesty's Government what support they have provided to the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery on contemporary chattel slavery in Africa.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 23 Jun 2026
The UK is committed to playing its part in eradicating all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking - this includes engaging with the newly appointed Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking. We continue to w...