October 2024 marks Anti-Slavery Day, providing an opportunity to reflect on, and raise awareness of, the challenges of human trafficking and modern slavery in Scotland. The Tumbling Lassie campaign will mark Anti-Slavery Day with two events during the course of October 2024.

On Thursday 10 October 2024, 4.30pm, the Tumbling Lassie campaign will host their annual Anti-Slavery Seminar, entitled Modern day slavery in Scotland. Held within the Laigh Hall at the Faculty of Advocates Library, the seminar will offer a discussion from two perspectives on the challenges presented by modern slavery in Scotland. The seminar will be chaired by the Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop KC. Speakers include the Solicitor General, Ruth Charteris KC, who will speak about the response of the criminal law to human trafficking, and Chris Clements from the BBC, whose recent documentary, “Disclosure: Slavery at Sea”, reported on a three-year investigation into allegations of modern slavery aboard UK fishing vessels. Clips from the documentary will be played during his talk. The seminar begins at 4.30pm and will be followed by refreshments generously provided by the Faculty of Advocates. Registration is free and is available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anti-slavery-day-seminar-modern-day-slavery-in-scotland-tickets-1024036259017?aff=oddtdtcreator

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