Who is Britain really saving in the fight against modern slavery?
About this episode
The episode discusses Britain's moral crusade against modern slavery in the context of historical legacies and a new book launch.
As Black Lives Matter has exposed the legacies of transatlantic slavery and empire, Britain has launched a new moral crusade at home: the fight against “modern slavery.” This panel discussion marks the launch of Drugs, Race and the Politics of Modern Slavery Law by Insa Lee Koch and asks what this crusade is really doing.
People in this episode
Guest: Insa Lee Koch
Topics covered
- modern slavery
- transatlantic slavery
- empire
- social justice
- law
- panel discussion
Keywords
- modern slavery
- Black Lives Matter
- transatlantic slavery
- empire
- Insa Lee Koch
- law
- social justice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Black Lives Matter
Books & works: Drugs, Race and the Politics of Modern Slavery Law
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