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New Anti-Slavery Commissioner announced
22 February 2019
The Government today announced that the new Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner will be Sara Thornton, a former chief constable at Thames Valley Police.
The Sun backs Lord McColl’s modern slavery Bill in new campaign
20 February 2019
This week The Sun newspaper launched a new campaign called: ‘Stamp Out Slavery’ to raise awareness of the crime and to call on the Government to back Lord McColl’s Modern Slavery (Victim…
Home Office criticised for not recruiting experts to assess modern slavery claims
20 February 2019
The Home Office has come under fire over adverts for temporary staff to make crucial decisions in modern slavery cases.
BBC investigation highlights trafficking victims getting ‘stuck in limbo’ waiting for assessment
22 January 2019
A BBC Radio 4 investigation has highlighted the long delays facing many victims of modern slavery and human trafficking as they wait for government officials to confirm their status.
Legal experts call for greater support for victims
18 January 2019
The Home Affairs Committee of MPs heard evidence from lawyers, prosecutors and police representatives this week highlighting the challenges in supporting victims in the criminal justice system.
Former US anti-trafficking Ambassador: UK can improve support for modern slavery victims
4 January 2019
The former US anti-trafficking Ambassador under Barack Obama, Luis C.deBaca, has called on the Government to improve the level of support for victims of modern slavery in England and Wales.
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