It has been said that modern slavery is hidden, but often in plain sight. Hand car washes are a good example of this and have been a particular area of focus. In recent years, the sector has become common in our high streets and communities, but local residents may be unwittingly using victims of labour exploitation or even modern slavery to wash their cars.

Tackling labour abuse and modern slavery in the hand car wash sector - Local Government Association, 2020 DOWNLOAD

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