Owain Johnstone

Owain Johnstone is an experienced policy and research professional who currently serves as the Partnerships Manager at the Modern Slavery Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery PEC).14 His work primarily focuses on addressing modern slavery issues.

Prior to joining the Modern Slavery PEC, Johnstone worked at the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) as a Modern Slavery Advisor and Policy Advisor.1 During his time at ETI, he was involved in several key initiatives:

1. Establishing best practices for business modern slavery reporting
2. Supporting the development of the Modern Slavery Statement Framework
3. Coordinating engagement with stakeholders on issues such as state-imposed forced labor
4. Working on the implementation and enforcement of the UK Modern Slavery Act
5. Contributing to discussions on mandatory human rights due diligence1

Johnstone's academic background includes a PhD on the development of human trafficking law and policy in the UK.1 This educational foundation, combined with his professional experience, has made him a valuable asset in the field of modern slavery research and policy.

In his current role at the Modern Slavery PEC, Johnstone is responsible for managing partnerships and collaborations. The centre aims to enhance understanding of modern slavery and improve the effectiveness of laws and policies designed to address it.2 Johnstone's work involves bringing together academics, policymakers, businesses, civil society, and the public to collaborate on solving global challenges related to modern slavery.2

Johnstone is also active in sharing insights and research findings. He has written blog posts on key challenges for the finance sector in tackling modern slavery3 and has discussed research findings relevant to local government's role in addressing modern slavery.5

His LinkedIn profile (username: owain-johnstone-a1231344) describes him as an "Experienced policy and research professional with a focus on modern slavery"4, highlighting his expertise and dedication to this critical field.