Unravelling the Nets: Report Launch and Policy Deep Dive

There has been growing concern regarding the working conditions and safety of migrant fisher workers in the UK. The fishing industry is vital: the workers on which is relies are of central importance to government, retailers and producers.

Labour exploitation in the fishing sector is not simply a matter of individual bad actors; it is underpinned by legal and regulatory gaps. These gaps facilitate poor labour standards, limited inspections, and a lack of meaningful enforcement at sea.

Addressing these issues requires urgent reform. To achieve that, an understanding of the existing entry and immigration rules for migrant fishers is essential. From that understanding, we can make effective recommendations on how all workers employed in British vessels can access rights as workers.

This event in Parliament, hosted by Lord Watson of Invergowrie, will involve a presentation of the FLEX's report "".

We will then be joined by panellists to discuss the report, policy context and how we can address these issues.

Panellists include:

• Lucila Granada (CEO, FLEX)
• Elysia MacCaffery (CEO, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority)
• Eleonor Lyons (Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner)
• Matilda Adjagba (West Africa Fisheries Organising Project Coordinator, International Transport Workers‘ Federation)
• Shu Shin Luh (Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers)
• Alistair Carmichael MP (EFRA Committee, Fishing APPG)

This event is ticketed, and will operate with Chatham House Rule. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or issues, including media enquiries.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Committee Room 1, House of Lords, Parliament Square, London, United Kingdom

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