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This book is a compelling and urgent exploration of one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Through a comprehensive examination of the subject, the book serves as a rallying cry for individuals, organisations, and governments to confront and combat modern slavery in all its forms in line with SDG 8 and SDG 16. The subject matter of this book encompasses the complex web of exploitation that ensnares millions of individuals worldwide. The book commences with chapters delineating the pervasive nature of modern slavery in our society and expounding the various concepts within modern slavery, including their correlations and distinctions.
Furthermore, the book offers a comprehensive legal and regulatory analysis of modern slavery, referencing pertinent international and national legal instruments, with a particular focus on the 3P paradigm outlined in the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, commonly known as the Palermo Protocol. Each of the Ps-prevention, protection, and prosecution-will be addressed in dedicated chapters. A fourth P, 'partnership,' has been incorporated, underlining the necessity of collaborative efforts among stakeholders to effectively combat modern slavery.
The latter part of the book delves into potential solutions. It underscores the collective responsibility in tackling modern slavery, extending from businesses and consumers to governments and NGOs. The book also highlights the significance of distributive, procedural, and recognition justice principles in tackling this complex issue.
Through the comprehensive exploration of these key topics, the book serves as a vital resource for individuals, organisations, and policymakers committed to addressing modern slavery and upholding human rights for all.
List of contents
PART I: FOUNDATIONS AND FRAMEWORKS.- 1. Modern Slavery: Confronting Reality and Building Change.- 2. Slavery from Historical Context: Its Elimination in Islam and in England.- 3. Smuggling vis-à-vis Trafficking - Understanding the Differences.- 4. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks Addressing Modern Slavery.- PART II: STRATEGIES AND RESPONSES THE 4Ps.- 5. Preventing Trafficking of Migrant Workers for Forced Labour: Evaluating Legal Measures on Migration, Recruitment, and Workplace Conditions in Malaysia.- 6. Strengthening Protection Mechanisms for Migrant Workers Trafficked for Forced Labour in Malaysia: The Interplay of Identification, Security, and Empowerment.-
7. Prosecuting Modern Slavery Offenders: Upholding Justice and Accountability.- 8. Forging Partnerships to Combat Modern Slavery.- PART III: SYSTEMIC DRIVERS AND INTERSECTIONS.- 9. Intersection Between Modern Slavery and Money Laundering.- 10. Modern Slavery in the Employment Practice: The Malaysian Perspective.- 11. Cyber Slavery in Malaysia: The Dark Side of Digital Exploitation.- 12. Child Marriage and Child Slavery: A Hidden Crisis.- 13. The Role of Governments in Combating Modern Slavery.- 14. The Role of the Capital Market in Combating Modern Slavery.- 15. The Role of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Combating Modern Slavery.- 16. Understanding Modern Slavery in Today's Business Landscape.- 17. The Evolving Role of Insurance in Addressing Modern Slavery.- 18.- The Role of NGOs in Combating Modern Slavery.- PART V: FUTURES AND SOLUTIONS.- 19. Toward a Justice-Based Framework for Mitigating Modern Slavery Risks in Global Supply Chains: Lessons from Australia s Missed Opportunities.- 20. Reflections on Combating Modern Slavery: The Way Forward.
About the author
Adnan Trakic is an Associate Professor and Head of Business Law and Taxation Department, School of Business, Monash University Malaysia. His research interests cut across law, religion, and dispute resolution. Adnan has published numerous articles, book chapters, and monographs.
Priya Sharma is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Centre for Commercial Law & Justice, Sunway University, Malaysia. She is also a Board Member of Global PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) and Advisor to PRME Chapter ASEAN+. Her research interest lies at the intersection between humanity and the law.
Hanifah Haydar Ali Tajuddin is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, National University of Malaysia (UKM). She specialises in the field of comparative criminal justice. Her research encompasses a wide range of topics, including comparative criminal laws, comparative evidence laws, administration of Islamic law, and the Malaysian legal system. She received her tertiary education at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia.
