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UK's Human Rights Act 1998 defends against slavery and compulsory labor.

The International Journal of Human Rights
Positive obligations and Article 4 of the European Convention on Human Rights: a defence of the UK's Human Rights Act 1998
Ian David Turner

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The Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK defends against torture and slavery. It requires the UK to outlaw slavery, servitude, and forced labor. This law is important and is being attacked by some politicians and the media.