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The UK’s modern slavery legislation: An early assessment of progress (2017)
Journal Article
Craig, G. (2017). The UK’s modern slavery legislation: An early assessment of progress. Social Inclusion, 5(2), 16-27. https://doi.org/10.17645/si.v5i2.833

In 2015, the Westminster UK government introduced a Modern Slavery Act described by its proponents as ‘world-leading’. This description was challenged at the time both inside and outside the UK. Two years on, it is possible to make a preliminary asse... Read More about The UK’s modern slavery legislation: An early assessment of progress.

Wilful negligence: migration policy, migrants' work and the absence of social protection in the UK (2012)
Book Chapter
Craig, G., & Wilkinson, M. (2012). Wilful negligence: migration policy, migrants' work and the absence of social protection in the UK. In Migration and welfare in the new Europe : social protection and the challenges of integration (177-194). Policy Press

In this chapter we explore important issues concerned with the social exclusion and social segregation of migrant workers in the UK.  Our main argument is that social and employment protection for this group of workers is often inadequate and the the... Read More about Wilful negligence: migration policy, migrants' work and the absence of social protection in the UK.

Dealt with on their merits? : the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France (2009)
Thesis
Mouncer, B. (2009). Dealt with on their merits? : the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209398

This study examines the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France. The need for such a study arises from the apparent contradiction between, on the one hand, the commitment of EU states to give protection to people fleeing persecution (they ar... Read More about Dealt with on their merits? : the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK and France.

Contemporary slavery in the UK : Overview and key issues (2007)
Report
Craig, G., Gaus, A., Wilkinson, M., Skrivankova, K., & McQuade, A. (2007). Contemporary slavery in the UK : Overview and key issues. York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

This is the first comprehensive review of the current extent of slavery in the UK and the different forms it takes, such as trafficking for sexual or domestic labour, forced labour or debt bondage. It draws on published material and websites, reports... Read More about Contemporary slavery in the UK : Overview and key issues.

Interrogating community : dispersed refugees in Leeds (2007)
Thesis
Lewis, H. 1. (2007). Interrogating community : dispersed refugees in Leeds. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213254

Community is a key and contested concept much used in social sciences and public policy, including asylum and immigration policies. The notion of refugee community is often utilized uncritically to apply to national, ethnic or other groups, yet the e... Read More about Interrogating community : dispersed refugees in Leeds.

New Roles for Old: Local Authority Members and Partnership Working (2002)
Report
Wilkinson, M., & Craig, G. (2002). New Roles for Old: Local Authority Members and Partnership Working. Hull: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

This study was commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, in collaboration with the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA), to explore the role of councillors in partnership working. As the original... Read More about New Roles for Old: Local Authority Members and Partnership Working.

Contract or Trust? The role of compacts in local governance (2002)
Report
Craig, G., Taylor, M., Bloor, K., Wilkinson, M., Syed, A., & Monro, S. (2002). Contract or Trust? The role of compacts in local governance. Bristol: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The changing nature of the relationship between the state and the voluntary and community sectors (VCS) has been a feature in the development of social welfare in many countries over recent. In the UK, as elsewhere, the move away from state provisio... Read More about Contract or Trust? The role of compacts in local governance.