Part of 2. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children – in the Senedd at 2:38 pm on 20 September 2017.
Thank you for that answer, Minister. Modern slavery in Wales is on the rise. In 2015, there were 134 referrals of potential victims of slavery. This showed an increase of over 91 per cent on the previous year. However, the real figure is likely to be much higher due to the secrecy and the tight control that the perpetrators have on their victims. Cabinet Secretary, what further measures does the Welsh Government intend to take to increase awareness of modern slavery and to ensure local authorities, public bodies, and voluntary organisations are able to recognise the signs that someone could be a victim of modern slavery in Wales?