Petition · past parliament
WE NEED TO STOP MODERN DAY SLAVERY NOW !
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Modern day slavery is a problem which is still rife in society today
Modern slavery can affect people of any age, gender or race. However, most commonly, slavery affects people and communities who are vulnerable to being taken advantage of.
Help do you part to stop it ! Sign this petition!
Modern slavery can affect people of any age, gender or race. However, most commonly, slavery affects people and communities who are vulnerable to being taken advantage of.
Help do you part to stop it ! Sign this petition!
40.3 million people are in modern slavery across the world
10 million children are in slavery across the world
30.4 million people are in slavery in the Asia-Pacific region, mostly in bonded labour
9.1 million people are in slavery in Africa
2.1 million people are in slavery in The Americas
1.5 million people are in slavery in developed economies
16 million slavery victims are exploited in economic activities
10 million children are in slavery across the world
30.4 million people are in slavery in the Asia-Pacific region, mostly in bonded labour
9.1 million people are in slavery in Africa
2.1 million people are in slavery in The Americas
1.5 million people are in slavery in developed economies
16 million slavery victims are exploited in economic activities
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do to tackle the serious issue you raise.
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Timeline
| 3 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Feb 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.