Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Part of Questions to the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip – in the Senedd at 2:40 pm on 15 September 2020.

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Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour 2:40, 15 September 2020

Well, until recently, I would say that slavery was a hidden crime. It's still under-reported and these questions and concerns have been raised this afternoon. And that's why we introduced new data collection systems in Wales and we continue to work with partners to develop that better evidence base—Huw Irranca-Davies referred to that as well—that more accurately reflects the level of slavery in Wales so that we can tackle it.