The British version of modern slavery "Modern Slavery"

On August 30, 2010, according to a survey published by the British Guardian, thousands of migrant workers in the UK are currently experiencing a slave-like miserable life, suffering physical and mental injuries. They are tortured by their employers and even sexually abused.

According to a survey by the British Channel 4 "Quick Attack" program, more than 15,000 migrant workers come to the UK to make a living every year, and many of them endure inhumane treatment.

Kalayaan is a charity organization located in West London that helps migrant workers. About 350 people register here every year to seek assistance. 20% of them claimed to have been abused or violated, such as being burned with a soldering iron or poured with boiling water. As many as two-thirds of people have suffered mental abuse, and they are often threatened and insulted. In addition, almost two-thirds of people are prohibited from going out alone and do not even have a day off. About three-quarters of people have to work 20 hours a day, and their weekly salary is less than 50 pounds.

Freedom and anti-slavery international organizations pointed out that "modern slaves" are prevalent in the UK. They are forced to work, have their passports withheld, are in arrears with wages, have their personal freedom restricted, and are threatened and intimidated by violence. Some of these people are children who have been trafficked into the UK.

On September 13, 2011, according to a report on the Hong Kong "Wen Wei Po" website, a shocking modern "animal slave" incident occurred in the UK recently. The police received a tip and raided Bedfordshire in the central part of the country. In a Gypsy settlement, 24 "slaves" were rescued. Forced to work as unpaid hard labor

The police said that these 24 people were forced to work as unpaid hard labor and lived in harsh conditions, including dog houses, horse trucks, etc., just like a Nazi concentration camp. Some people Even more covered in dog feces.

According to reports, the incident took place in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The police received a report from a slave worker who had successfully escaped and launched a months-long undercover operation. The day before yesterday, 200 armed police officers raided the place, exposed heinous crimes and rescued 24 laborers. They included 17 Britons, 2 Romanians, 3 Poles and 2 Russians. The police also arrested 4 men and 1 woman in connection with the incident. It is believed that a group of Irish tourists were behind the incident.

Deceived into a "concentration camp"

Police said the gangsters "selected" targets from facilities that gave food to the poor, offices for applying for welfare, etc., and turned them into "slaves." The gangster told them that they would provide them with a daily salary of 80 pounds and accommodation. One of the victims sat on the edge of the bridge and attempted suicide. The gangsters "saved" him and said they would bring him a "better" future.

But after the victim followed the gangster, he found himself in a "concentration camp" where his hair was shaved, all his belongings were robbed, and he was reduced to a "slave." They are transported by trucks to different places at 5 o'clock every morning to engage in various labor jobs, including paving roads, laying floors, and even laying asphalt. Sometimes they also work in Scandinavia (including countries such as Norway and Sweden). But I didn't get paid at all. The gangsters only gave the victims a very small amount of food, and they were all skinny. They needed to undergo medical treatment when they were rescued, and they were not allowed to eat too much at once.

Living in kennels covered with feces

Not only that, the victims also had to live in kennels, mobile homes, and horse trucks with extremely harsh conditions, without drinking water and toilets. Police described the scene as "filthy and crowded". If the victim tries to escape, he is beaten by the gangster. Some people have been imprisoned for as long as 15 years. Police said the victims may have drug or alcohol addiction and therefore became the target of manipulation. Firearms and drugs were also found at the scene.

The United Kingdom passed legislation last year to severely crack down on labor exploitation crimes, with convictions punishable by 14 years in prison. Police said those arrested may face seven years in prison.