Slavery risk warning over UK's scallop fisheries

Register singles out industry with retailers told to check suppliers are clear of any link to bonded labourMarine conservation campaigners have warned there is a critical risk that slaves are being used on British scallop fishing boats, and urged retailers to be on their guard.A new slavery risk register published in the US on Thursday has singled out the UK's queen and giant scallops fisheries as the most at risk of modern slavery after a Guardian investigation found allegations of bonded labour in the industry. Continue reading...