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This week, MP Kim Leadbeater introduced her private members bill to introduce assisted suicide across England and Wales. The text of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has not yet…
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McDonald's employed human trafficking victims, investigation findsA BBC investigation has found that victims of modern slavery were forced to work at a McDonald’s branch and at supply factories for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, including Waitrose, M&S,…
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NI authorities failing women through ‘soft touch’ approach to purchase of sex lawA failure to enforce purchase of sex legislation in Northern Ireland is endangering women victims of sexual exploitation, CARE has said. In a statement issued today, we warn of a “soft touch”…
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Sex trafficking case shows need for ‘sex buyer law’ in Scotland
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Hundreds of trafficked children fall off Home Office systemsNew data has revealed that in 2022, 1,871 children identified as potential victims of human trafficking or modern slavery dropped off the support system set up by the UK government system after…
Human Trafficking
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Asylum seeker given £3,000 to relocate to Rwanda
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British boys at greater risk of modern slavery, report finds
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Budget cuts reveal that Modern Slavery is ‘less of a priority’ for govt.Eleanor Lyons, the newly appointed anti-slavery commissioner, says that the priority to combat modern slavery has been diminished under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government compared to previous governments.
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Rwanda plan threat to modern slavery victimsPress release: House of Lords second reading debate on Rwanda Bill.
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UK Home Office reverses policy limiting protection for modern slavery victimsIn a significant policy reversal, the UK Home Office has withdrawn a contentious policy that restricted protection for certain modern slavery victims.
Human Trafficking
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Sharp rise in number of modern slavery victims since visa rules relaxedIn the UK, the social care sector is witnessing a significant increase in modern slavery cases.
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MPs back Rwanda bill with 320 votes
In a significant development in UK politics, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill has successfully passed through the House of Commons, despite initial threats of a rebellion within the Conservative Party.
Human Trafficking
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Modern slavery victims at further risk of exploitation as a result of Rwanda planThe UK Government's Rwanda plan is facing criticism from campaigners who believe it increases the risk of exploitation for victims of modern slavery.
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Letter: NI police service is failing to enforce sex buyer lawCARE has responded to a column in The Belfast Telegraph criticising Northern Ireland's landmark purchase of sex legislation. A letter by Louise Davies MBE, sent this morning, is included below.
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