Governments failing to properly tackle modern slavery, says Theresa May

Former UK prime minister and Princess Eugenie highlight problem at session at WEF in Davos

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Governments are failing to properly tackle the scourge of slavery and human trafficking even as it increases, former UK prime minister Theresa May has warned.

Modern slavery is “slipping down the agenda” among world leaders, she told an audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos.