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MSPs pass landmark human trafficking laws
1 October 2015
MSPs today voted through the Scottish Government’s landmark Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Bill providing tough new sentences for perpetrators and support for victims.
6,000 strong Child Trafficking petition handed to MSPs today
1 October 2015
More than 6,000 people signed a petition set up and supported by CARE for Scotland, ECPAT-UK and Walkfree, three anti-trafficking charities who want to improve support for child victims of trafficking.
Government must clarify commitment to research sex-buying ban
30 September 2015
Scottish Government proposals to commission research into banning the purchase of sex in Scotland must be clarified, leading anti-trafficking charity CARE for Scotland said today.
Prostitution consultation deeply misguided
8 September 2015
A consultation calling for prostitution to be decriminalised has been slammed by anti-trafficking charity CARE for Scotland.
Scotland must do more in child trafficking fight
6 August 2015
A coalition of anti-trafficking charities today (Thursday August 6) will launch a new campaign calling on the Scottish Government to do more to help trafficked and exploited children.
Crucial new anti-slavery powers come into force
31 July 2015
Key parts of the UK government’s landmark modern slavery legislation come into force across England and Wales today meaning offenders will face much tougher sentences when caught.
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