Today the Government announced that £10m will be put towards a new modern slavery research centre, to help tackle the problem across the UK.
The largest modern slavery ring in the UK has been broken up by the police with support from anti-trafficking charity Hope for Justice.
Today it has emerged that the Government has conceded its 45-day policy of support for confirmed human trafficking victims is incompatible with the Trafficking Convention.
What is the statutory defence and why was it introduced?
During a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday, MPs called on the Government to make certain improvements in how modern slavery in England and Wales is addressed.
Human Trafficking is a serious crime which sadly is a reality in Northern Ireland. Potential victims of trafficking have been found in towns and cities in this jurisdiction.
Human trafficking is one of the greatest violations of human dignity. We are fighting for effective laws that will help victims get better support.
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