FREE Evening Talk on Modern Slavery, East Molesey

Modern slavery - how to spot it and what to do about it

The Head of Operations of a leading fresh produce company will be speaking about his first hand experiences of modern slavery, followed by the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Beds and Director of Unseen who will explain how we can all help in our workplaces. Q&A session and a chance to network after. 

Modern slavery is a problem here and now in Surrey. Slavery is an umbrella term for activities involved when one person obtains or holds another person in compelled service. This evening will help you learn how to spot it and what to do about it.

Seats are not booked or reserved, first come first served, and you are welcome to bring friends or work colleagues.

COST: FREE to attend

BOOKING: No need to book - just turn up and join us

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Free parking in in the large car park entered from Walton Road next to Superfish. Walk out the back of the car park to get to the church.

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Speakers:

Shayne Tyler is Head of Operations for a leading fresh produce supplier to retail accounts. A practical and hands on manager with over 25 years of people leadership within the food industry. He relies on over 20 years of experience directly managing variable levels of employee exploitation identification and resolution, where he has actively helped shape legislation, guidance, best practice and support mechanisms for the prevention and eradication of worker abuse. Having had ‘first hand’ experience that has identified and tackled numerous examples of worker exploitation for such an extended timeframe, Shayne offers a valuable perspective in the fight to improve worker welfare.

Justine Currell is the Executive Director of Unseen joining  on 1 May 2016 after a 28.5 year career in the civil service. She held a variety of operational and policy posts  across a number of UK Government departments and for the last five years was the modern slavery senior policy adviser in the Home Office and led on development of the Modern Slavery Act, including the transparency in supply chains provision and business guidance, working closely with Ministers, businesses and international colleagues. Since joining Unseen Justine provided insight and experience on the issue of modern slavery to media, law enforcement agencies, safeguarding professionals and business. She has helped a number of key businesses on developing their response to supply chain transparency and is highly regarded in this field. Justine has successfully developed and launched the new and enhanced Modern Slavery Helpline and Resource Centre, a vital tool for all in the UK’s fight against modern slavery. She uses her experience and knowledge of working with UK Ministers to influence governments internationally to address modern slavery and, in particular, business supply chain issues. Justine is also Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire.