Global slavery expert is honoured by Prince Charles

Professor Kevin Bales — a leading figure in the anti-slavery movement —has been appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. The honour is recognition for work he has done and continues to do as part of the Human Rights Research Beacon at the University of Nottingham. The honour comes just ahead of £200m the University is investing in research, some of which will help the fight against modern slavery. Professor Bales accepted the honour at Buckingham Palace for his 'service to the global antislavery movement.' The Order of St Michael and St George is awarded to people who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service in a foreign country, and also can be awarded for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth affairs. The Order is the sixth most senior in the British Honours System. Professor Bales has advised numerous governments and UN on trafficking and slavery policy. He has directed and managed voluntary initiatives and foundations, and has brought together the business community to rid their supply chains of slave labour.