The Joint Committee on Human Rights holds two evidence sessions on Wednesday 31 January to inform inquiries into human rights at work and accountability for Daesh crimes.
- Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation questioned on accountability for Daesh crimes
- Committee also takes evidence from Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority on labour market exploitation
Meeting details
On the first panel, the Committee focuses on labour market exploitation as part of its inquiry into human rights at work when it takes evidence from the CEO of the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, Elysia McCaffrey, and Director of the Bakhita Centre for Research on Slavery, Exploitation and Abuse, Dr Carole Murphy. It will examine the extent of labour market exploitation against UK nationals and the impact of current enforcement measures.
This is followed by questions to Independent Reviewer of Terror Legislation, Jonathan Hall KC, around the UK response to atrocities committed by Daesh. This will examine how the UK has prosecuted former members of Daesh and investigate issues including the use of repatriation orders and deprivation of citizenship.