The Observer newspaper says it found dozens of children, some as young as 11, working in sweatshops in New Delhi, India. They were producing clothes destined for the UK high street. Discuss young people's attitude to fashion bargains.
The paper says some children received no money. They were working to pay off fees paid to their parents. They are threatened with prison if they try to leave. Discuss this form of child trafficking and slavery.
Reputable UK retailers say they only enter into contracts with companies that have good working conditions. But orders are large, with tight schedules. So work is often subcontracted. Do young people think UK companies should monitor all subcontractors working on their garments?
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