Does Section 13 apply to unpaid domestic labour?
Unpaid domestic labour imposed through coercion, threats, or control — particularly on family members who have no real choice — may constitute a violation of the prohibition on servitude or forced labour. The circumstances matter, but economic control and coercion are relevant factors.
What is the difference between slavery, servitude, and forced labour?
Slavery involves ownership of a person. Servitude involves complete control over a person's life and labour without meaningful freedom to leave. Forced labour means being compelled to work through threats, violence, debt bondage, or other coercion. All three are prohibited absolutely.