Current Events > UK Man pleads guilty to keeping a slave in a garden shed for 40 years

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Everyonedies 01/19/22 6:00:41 PM #1:	*A man in England pleaded guilty to slavery and trafficking offenses in connection with a worker who lived in a tiny shed without light or heating for 40 years*, the GLAA said. Peter Swailes, 56, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges related to keeping a man in a wooden shed in his garden for four decades, a press release from the UK's Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority said. The press release said Swailes was arrested in October 2018 after the police searched a trailer park in Carlisle, northwest England. Both Swailes and his 81-year-old father, also named Peter Swailes, were accused at the time of offenses under the UK's Modern Slavery Act. But the older Swailes died in September 2021 before the trial began, the BBC reported. The Evening Standard reported that *authorities rescued the man from the shed after an anonymous tipoff.* *The authorities found the man, who was 58 at the time, in a dark shed without lights or a heating source. GLAA officers said the shed was "in complete darkness" when they went to rescue the man.* *The worker, who is now in his 60s, told UK law enforcement that he spent his days working on farms, which involved painting and slating, for the two Swailes men for about 10 pounds ($13.60) a day.* Officers from the GLAA said another shed, where the Swailes family dog slept, was "in a far better state" than the quarters provided for the worker. *The rescued worker is now living in government-supported accommodation*, the GLAA said. "This has been a really harrowing investigation. In all my years in law enforcement, I have never known a modern slavery case where the exploitation has taken place over such a long period of time," said Martin Plimmer, a senior investigating officer, in the press release. "First and foremost in my mind at this time though is the victim. Let's remember that he has been exploited for all his adult life up until just a few years ago. He is now in his early 60s. This is something that even now I struggle to comprehend. For four decades, he was in effect kept as a slave," Plimmer added. He continued: "We are sadly all too aware of the fact that he will be traumatised by his experience for the rest of his life. I am committed to ensuring he continues to have the regular, consistent support he needs which allows him to lead as normal a life as he can in the circumstances." Peter Swaile (Slaver) https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/7/5/AAOW64AAC0zf.jpg Can't find any photos of the man kept in slavery. This is the shed he lived in for his entire adult life https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/7/6/AAOW64AAC0zg.jpg https://news.yahoo.com/man-admits-enslaving-worker-making-081608498.html --- 32-13 <cite>Everyonedies posted [p:961894969] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>A man in England pleaded guilty to slavery and trafficking offenses in connection with a worker who lived in a tiny shed without light or heating for 40 years, the GLAA said. Peter Swailes, 56, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges related to keeping a man in a wooden shed in his garden for four decades, a press release from the UK's Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority said. The press release said Swailes was arrested in October 2018 after the police searched a trailer park in Carlisle, northwest England. Both Swailes and his 81-year-old father, also named Peter Swailes, were accused at the time of offenses under the UK's Modern Slavery Act. But the older Swailes died in September 2021 before the trial began, the BBC reported. The Evening Standard reported that authorities rescued the man from the shed after an anonymous tipoff. The authorities found the man, who was 58 at the time, in a dark shed without lights or a heating source. GLAA officers said the shed was "in complete darkness" when they went to rescue the man. The worker, who is now in his 60s, told UK law enforcement that he spent his days working on farms, which involved painting and slating, for the two Swailes men for about 10 pounds ($13.60) a day. Officers from the GLAA said another shed, where the Swailes family dog slept, was "in a far better state" than the quarters provided for the worker. The rescued worker is now living in government-supported accommodation, the GLAA said. "This has been a really harrowing investigation. In all my years in law enforcement, I have never known a modern slavery case where the exploitation has taken place over such a long period of time," said Martin Plimmer, a senior investigating officer, in the press release. "First and foremost in my mind at this time though is the victim. Let's remember that he has been exploited for all his adult life up until just a few years ago. He is now in his early 60s. This is something that even now I struggle to comprehend. For four decades, he was in effect kept as a slave," Plimmer added. He continued: "We are sadly all too aware of the fact that he will be traumatised by his experience for the rest of his life. I am committed to ensuring he continues to have the regular, consistent support he needs which allows him to lead as normal a life as he can in the circumstances." Peter Swaile (Slaver) https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/7/5/AAOW64AAC0zf.jpg Can't find any photos of the man kept in slavery. This is the shed he lived in for his entire adult life https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/7/6/AAOW64AAC0zg.jpg https://news.yahoo.com/man-admits-enslaving-worker-making-081608498.html </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkChozoGhost 01/19/22 6:14:17 PM #2:	At the very least the enslaved man should inherit the entirety of the slavers money and property. --- My sister's dog bit a hole in my Super Mario Land cartridge. It still works though - Skye Reynolds 3DS FC: 3239-5612-0115 <cite>DarkChozoGhost posted [p:961895354] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>At the very least the enslaved man should inherit the entirety of the slavers money and property. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeoShadowhen 01/19/22 6:17:24 PM #3:	Did they keep him from leaving, or was there a circumstance that would have prevented him from leaving? I know it sounds harsh, but the article doesnt mention it. <cite>NeoShadowhen posted [p:961895438] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Did they keep him from leaving, or was there a circumstance that would have prevented him from leaving? I know it sounds harsh, but the article doesnt mention it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kisai 01/19/22 6:18:53 PM #4:	Peter Swailes, 56 So the guy responsible for this was 16 when this started? The authorities found the man, who was 58 And the guy who was kept as a slave was 18? So this all began when these two were teens, and it never stopped? --- WHO MODS THE MODERATORS? <cite>Kisai posted [p:961895476] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote><quote>Peter Swailes, 56</quote>So the guy responsible for this was 16 when this started? <quote>The authorities found the man, who was 58</quote>And the guy who was kept as a slave was 18? So this all began when these two were teens, and it never stopped? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nfearurspecimn 01/19/22 6:19:52 PM #5:	jesus christ, what a monster. death penalty. --- Wake up. You have to wake up. currently a preta/hungry ghost Dai Grepher: I was wrong. My entire theory is incorrect. Zero Mission IS a remake of Metroid. <cite>nfearurspecimn posted [p:961895502] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>jesus christ, what a monster. death penalty. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 01/19/22 6:21:21 PM #6:	Kisai posted... So the guy responsible for this was 16 when this started? And the guy who was kept as a slave was 18? So this all began when these two were teens, and it never stopped? The father was involved it seems, so likely the initial main culprit I imagine. Give the son life in prison and give the victim all his belongings and money. --- Let's make biscuits! <cite>Funkydog posted [p:961895543] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Kisai posted... </cite> <quote>So the guy responsible for this was 16 when this started? And the guy who was kept as a slave was 18? So this all began when these two were teens, and it never stopped?</quote>The father was involved it seems, so likely the initial main culprit I imagine. Give the son life in prison and give the victim all his belongings and money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 01/19/22 6:21:47 PM #7:	Holy shit. How did that go unnoticed for so long? --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:961895557] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Holy shit. How did that go unnoticed for so long? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vicious_Dios 01/19/22 6:24:01 PM #8:	Kisai posted... So the guy responsible for this was 16 when this started? And the guy who was kept as a slave was 18? So this all began when these two were teens, and it never stopped? I believe the slaver's father was the one who enslaved him firsr, but passed away before he could reach a trial. --- S / K / Y / N / E <cite>Vicious_Dios posted [p:961895630] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Kisai posted... </cite> <quote>So the guy responsible for this was 16 when this started? And the guy who was kept as a slave was 18? So this all began when these two were teens, and it never stopped?</quote> I believe the slaver's father was the one who enslaved him firsr, but passed away before he could reach a trial. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LadyxKiller 01/19/22 6:27:36 PM #9:	I'm confused is that a TV in there? --- Latest Game Completed 100% Resident Evil VII <cite>LadyxKiller posted [p:961895727] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>I'm confused is that a TV in there? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 01/19/22 6:28:13 PM #10:	Prepare the guillotine --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:961895739] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Prepare the guillotine </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 01/19/22 6:28:45 PM #11:	What the hell --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:961895751] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>What the hell </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Frosted_Midna 01/19/22 6:32:04 PM #12:	I say death penalty! --- It's more than good, it's alive! Warning: May contain stone hat pieces http://i.imgur.com/N6v5qZx.jpg <cite>Frosted_Midna posted [p:961895821] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>I say death penalty! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nemu 01/19/22 6:34:18 PM #13:	This reads confusingly. Were they forcibly keeping him there, or were they abusing a mentally unwell person who had nowhere else to go by vastly underpaying him for his work and providing insufficient "shelter"? <cite>Nemu posted [p:961895883] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>This reads confusingly. Were they forcibly keeping him there, or were they abusing a mentally unwell person who had nowhere else to go by vastly underpaying him for his work and providing insufficient "shelter"? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 01/19/22 6:37:09 PM #14:	This is like that horrible family guy skit but for real --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:961895969] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>This is like that horrible family guy skit but for real </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Daniel_Berkhart 01/20/22 3:48:56 PM #15:	Similar story happened a few years back. These ones kept a person enslaved for 30 years, starting when he was 15. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3769138/Traveller-82-daughter-jailed-making-disabled-boy-slave.html Seems to be a common thing with Travellers and abusing the mentally disabled. <cite>Daniel_Berkhart posted [p:961922317] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Similar story happened a few years back. These ones kept a person enslaved for 30 years, starting when he was 15. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3769138/Traveller-82-daughter-jailed-making-disabled-boy-slave.html Seems to be a common thing with Travellers and abusing the mentally disabled. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 01/20/22 3:52:34 PM #16:	DarkChozoGhost posted... At the very least the enslaved man should inherit the entirety of the slavers money and property. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:961922416] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>DarkChozoGhost posted... </cite> <quote>At the very least the enslaved man should inherit the entirety of the slavers money and property.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsuprised_Pika 01/20/22 4:05:05 PM #17:	NeoShadowhen posted... Did they keep him from leaving, or was there a circumstance that would have prevented him from leaving? I know it sounds harsh, but the article doesnt mention it. Probably mentally handicapped or was enslaved at a young age. <cite>Unsuprised_Pika posted [p:961922845] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>NeoShadowhen posted... </cite> <quote>Did they keep him from leaving, or was there a circumstance that would have prevented him from leaving? I know it sounds harsh, but the article doesnt mention it.</quote> Probably mentally handicapped or was enslaved at a young age. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 01/20/22 4:08:51 PM #18:	NeoShadowhen posted... Did they keep him from leaving, or was there a circumstance that would have prevented him from leaving? I know it sounds harsh, but the article doesnt mention it. Ah yes, the classic "if slavery was so bad, why didn't they all just run away" argument --- This is my signature until I can think of a better one. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:961922957] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>NeoShadowhen posted... </cite> <quote>Did they keep him from leaving, or was there a circumstance that would have prevented him from leaving? I know it sounds harsh, but the article doesnt mention it.</quote> Ah yes, the classic "if slavery was so bad, why didn't they all just run away" argument </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Criminalt 01/20/22 4:12:54 PM #20:	Jesus. 40 fucking years... in a fucking shed. Dear God, that's being robbed of a life. --- No tricks <cite>Criminalt posted [p:961923073] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Jesus. 40 fucking years... in a fucking shed. Dear God, that's being robbed of a life. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 01/20/22 4:13:21 PM #21:	Was it Unfair? --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:961923087] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Was it Unfair? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 01/20/22 4:23:50 PM #22:	Honestly it's kind of fucked up for the son too. Their treatment of this man was just a completely normal thing to him, because that's how it had been most of his life as well. He probably didn't see anything wrong with it because that's all he ever knew. That's not to say that he doesn't hold a great deal of responsibility, because obviously at some point he would have realized that oh yeah nobody else has a guy living in a dirty shed in their backyard, but clearly the dad was the real monster here and fucked up two peoples' lives beyond repair --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:961923421] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>Honestly it's kind of fucked up for the son too. Their treatment of this man was just a completely normal thing to him, because that's how it had been most of his life as well. He probably didn't see anything wrong with it because that's all he ever knew. That's not to say that he doesn't hold a great deal of responsibility, because obviously at some point he would have realized that oh yeah nobody else has a guy living in a dirty shed in their backyard, but clearly the dad was the real monster here and fucked up two peoples' lives beyond repair </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Criminalt 01/20/22 4:25:10 PM #23:	DeadBankerDream posted... Was it Unfair? I only just got that. --- No tricks <cite>Criminalt posted [p:961923453] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted... </cite> <quote>Was it Unfair?</quote>I only just got that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tsuyoi3 01/20/22 4:46:02 PM #24:	eston posted... Honestly it's kind of fucked up for the son too. Their treatment of this man was just a completely normal thing to him, because that's how it had been most of his life as well. He probably didn't see anything wrong with it because that's all he ever knew. That's not to say that he doesn't hold a great deal of responsibility, because obviously at some point he would have realized that oh yeah nobody else has a guy living in a dirty shed in their backyard, but clearly the dad was the real monster here and fucked up two peoples' lives beyond repair Although the main onus would be on the father, I think 16 is old enough to know keeping a slave is bad, especially in modern day. --- Manliness transcends both space, and time. <cite>Tsuyoi3 posted [p:961924142] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote>eston posted... </cite> <quote>Honestly it's kind of fucked up for the son too. Their treatment of this man was just a completely normal thing to him, because that's how it had been most of his life as well. He probably didn't see anything wrong with it because that's all he ever knew. That's not to say that he doesn't hold a great deal of responsibility, because obviously at some point he would have realized that oh yeah nobody else has a guy living in a dirty shed in their backyard, but clearly the dad was the real monster here and fucked up two peoples' lives beyond repair</quote>Although the main onus would be on the father, I think 16 is old enough to know keeping a slave is bad, especially in modern day. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Nemu 01/23/22 8:56:34 AM #27:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] The charges against them should be the same because the outcome is the same, someone is being abused for their monetary gain, but abusing a mentally unwell person and actually forcibly restraining some random person into servitude are still two completely different actions. The article doesn't really clarify the actual setup. <cite>Nemu posted [p:961998955] in UK Man ple... [t:79860803]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> The charges against them should be the same because the outcome is the same, someone is being abused for their monetary gain, but abusing a mentally unwell person and actually forcibly restraining some random person into servitude are still two completely different actions. The article doesn't really clarify the actual setup. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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