Ex Gloriavale residents sceptical about proposed anti slavery laws: RNZ

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Interview with Brian Henry and Pearl Valor

Former Gloriavale residents say they’re sceptical about government plans to pass a law banning modern slavery, saying nothing has been done to stop the practice over decades at the West Coast Christian community.

A proposed law change will require companies making more than $20 million annually to publicly report on how they are minimising exploitation.

Last month six former Gloriavale women won a dramatic legal victory they say vindicates their claims of labour exploitation.

Listen to interview: Ex Gloriavale residents sceptical