Africa: Slavery
Lords · Question HL1046 · 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 work they have done on ending chattel slavery in (1) Mauritania, (2) Mali, (3) Sudan, (4) Libya, (5) Niger, and (6) other African states.
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...