Modern slavery reporting is changing. And while stronger reporting requirements can drive greater accountability, reporting itself should never become the goal. What matters is what happens behind the report. In the UK, the Immigration and Asylum Bill currently before Parliament proposes significant changes to the modern slavery reporting framework. If passed, it would introduce more

It’s a Penalty is beginning an exciting new chapter as Founder and CEO Sarah de Carvalho hands over the leadership of the organisation to Philippa King. Here, Sarah reflects on twelve years of impact, while Philippa shares her vision for building on that legacy and taking It’s a Penalty forward. A message from Sarah de

A LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT IT'S A PENALTY Founding CEO Sarah de Carvalho passes leadership of It's a Penalty to Deputy CEO Phillippa King. After more than a decade leading It's a Penalty, founder Sarah de Carvalho MBE is stepping down from her role as CEO in September and reflects on a journey that began with

Today, on the International Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, It’s a Penalty is shining a spotlight on one of the fastest-growing threats to children worldwide: Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA).  A Crisis Growing at Unprecedented Speed  Online abuse has risen sharply in

This week, as we mark Anti-Slavery Day 2025, we recognise the crucial role of survivors in shaping conversations, training, and response efforts to human trafficking prevention. Survivor Voices Matter When it comes to tackling human trafficking, one thing is certain: real change only happens when people with lived experience are part of the conversation. Survivor

Today, Helen Jones, Commonwealth Advocacy Adviser, and Elizabeth Speller, Advocacy Director, represented It’s a Penalty at the Pre-World Congress Symposium to call for action on birth registration. Hosted at the Australian High Commission in London, this invitation-only event convened key stakeholders for in-depth dialogue focused on children's

FOOTBALLERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TEAM UP & TAKE ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING AHEAD OF UEFA WOMEN’S EURO The It’s a Penalty Campaign uses sport as a platform to educate and empower the public to recognise and report signs of human trafficking Switzerland – June 25, 2025 In the lead-up to the UEFA

End of year message As we wrap up 2024, we want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to you - to our partners, sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and followers. Your unwavering support inspires us every day, helping us achieve our mission to prevent abuse, exploitation,

World Children’s Day: Advocating for Child Protection in the Commonwealth As the world comes together to mark World Children’s Day, It’s a Penalty renews its urgent call for legal reform and systemic change to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) across the Commonwealth. This year’s

Creating a better future for girls - International Day of the Girl Child 2024 This year, under the theme of ‘Girls’ vision for the future’, the International Day of the Girl Child marks both the need for urgent action and persistent hope in creating a better future