Eleanor Lyons

Eleanor Lyons is the current UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, appointed in December 2023 for a fixed three-year term.12 Prior to this role, she served as the Deputy Children's Commissioner.12 Lyons has a diverse background in public service and communications:

1. She was Director for Portland Communication Consultancy from November 2019 to July 2020.12
2. Between November 2017 and August 2019, she worked as Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, Defence Secretary, and Chief Whip.12

In her role as Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Lyons is responsible for:

• Encouraging good practice in preventing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting slavery and human trafficking offenses.1
• Working with the government to improve the UK's ability to identify and support victims of modern slavery.1
• Commissioning research to strengthen the evidence base on modern slavery.1
• Building relationships with various stakeholders, including government bodies, businesses, academia, and civil society.1

Lyons has emphasized her commitment to a victim-centric approach and ensuring that survivors' experiences inform her work to effect meaningful change.1