Police in Scotland have released their latest quarterly report that shows human trafficking and exploitation cases are at their highest across the country.
Speaking on the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into force on 1 August 1834 Ross Hendry, CEO of Christian charity CARE, said:
In order to stop women being trafficked into prostitution, Home Office Minister Sarah Dines MP, wants to see the practice of paying for sex outlawed.
The UK Government's 'stop the boats' bill is set to become law after the government defeated last minute attempts to change it.
Former Prime Minister, and advocate for modern slavery victims has criticised the Government on its Illegal Migration Bill and its limited protection for victims of modern slavery.
Campaigners have criticised the government for failing to consider how its small boats bill will impact victims of modern slavery.
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