Description: An expert's guide to ending modern slavery
Brief description:
Emily Kenway is a writer and activist. As a former advisor to the UK's first Anti-Slavery Commissioner she was at the heart of modern slavery action. She has written for a variety of publications including the Guardian and TLS.
Review Quotes:
'Her powerful treatise argues that modern slavery does not really exist as a clear phenomenon, but has been seized on to divert attention from the underlying causes of labour exploitation' - Amelia Gentleman, Guardian
'A horrifying exposé of how modern slavery is being used by elites against those most in need in our society - a must-read' - Frankie Boyle, comedian
'A brave, well-argued and thought-provoking intervention in a complex debate' - Daniel Trilling, journalist and author of 'Lights In The Distance: Exile and Refuge at the Borders of Europe' (Picador, 2019)
'Electrifyingly good, thoughtful and deeply concerned with people at the sharp end of anti-trafficking and anti-migrant policies. A must-read for the entire left' - Molly Smith, co-author, with Juno Mac, of 'Revolting Prostitutes: The Fight for Sex Workers' Rights' (Verso, 2020)
'A thought-provoking and essential read - especially if you believe great progress in tackling 'modern slavery' is imminent. Kenway forces us to reconsider how we even think and talk about exploitation' - Stuart McDonald, Scottish National Party MP for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East
'A much needed and well-researched book' - The Justice Gap
'Challenging political rhetoric, Kenway makes a convincing case for the need to separate immigration law enforcement from labour inspection and policing' - Times Literary Supplement
'Incredible' - Red Handed podcast