Former party leader Tim Farron speaks at first day of Lib Dem conference

The transcript criticizes the government's failure to address modern slavery, highlighting broken promises and inaction, such as not establishing a single enforcement agency and leaving the Independent Antislavery Commissioner post vacant. It condemns the Illegal Migration Act for empowering people smugglers and argues that asylum seekers have a legal right to seek sanctuary. The text criticizes both the Conservative and Labour parties for their inadequate responses to modern slavery, urging for deliberate and intelligent action to combat it and support survivors.

What was one of the government's unfulfilled promises regarding modern slavery?

• Reducing taxes on small businesses

• Improving public transportation

• Increasing funding for education

• Establishing a single enforcement agency

How does the Illegal Migration Act affect people smugglers?

• It increases their power

• It makes their activities legal

• It has no effect on them

• It reduces their power

According to the transcript, what right does everyone fleeing war or persecution have?

• The right to free education

• The right to seek sanctuary

• The right to vote

• The right to free healthcare

What is the criticism of the Labour Party in the context of modern slavery?

• They are too lenient on immigration

• They are too aggressive in foreign policy

• They are too scared of tabloids to take a stand

• They are too focused on economic policies

What is necessary to effectively combat modern slavery, according to the transcript?

• Strong, deliberate, and intelligent action

• More public holidays

• Increased military presence

• Higher taxes on corporations