Insights into modern slavery and labour exploitation in the Isle of Man

This event will feature our short annual meeting, before the main event begins.

Maria Bridson will discuss case studies and typographies to raise awareness of these issues and steps the IOM business community can take to detect, disrupt and deter modern slavery.

Maria has dealt with a range of modern slavery and labour exploitation cases in the Isle of Man. This work has revealed a dark underbelly of criminality and immigration abuse connected to the Island. She will discuss case studies and typographies to raise awareness of these issues and steps the Isle of Man public and business community can take to detect, disrupt and deter modern slavery.

An Isle of Man Advocate who is a well-respected expert in Isle of Man immigration law and policy. She has been qualified for over 22 years and was previously the Isle of Man Government Immigration Legal Officer. She has extensive experience in Isle of Man immigration and employment issues and assists many individuals and companies relocate to the Island. She acts as a consultant to Isle of Man Government on immigration policy development.

Maria has worked with numerous migrants who have been subject to modern slavery and labour exploitation on the Island and liaised with various Government agencies on their behalf to regularise their immigration status and provide ongoing support. Maria has made an impact on many through her work with victims of human trafficking and modern slavery and has been awarded with this year’s Deemster Kerruish Endeavour Award for her commitment to justice and human rights.

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