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It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
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Ofcom increases scrutiny on YouTube and TikTok over child safetyThe communications regulator, Ofcom, have published a report detailing how social media platforms have responded to their demands in March to strengthen protections for children online. While some apps are bringing in…
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Child sexual exploitation a 'worldwide health emergency' warns studyA new report from the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute at the University of Edinburgh calls child sexual exploitation and abuse “a hidden pandemic that must become a public health priority.”
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Poverty and technology drive rise in modern slavery
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Modern slavery referrals rise by a third in a yearThe number of possible victims of modern slavery referred to the Home Office has hit a record high. In the three months to September there were more than 6,400 referrals, representing a…
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Press Releases
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Major wins in regulation of online pornography
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Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
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CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
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CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
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Thousands of Vietnamese migrants forced into slavery in the UKAn investigation by The Times has revealed the growing scale of modern slavery affecting Vietnamese migrants in the UK, with thousands trafficked through Europe into exploitative work in nail bars, cannabis farms,…
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Record number of potential modern slavery victimsThe number of potential modern slavery victims referred to the Home Office reached a record high and have risen by almost a third in a year, according to new figures out today.…
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Influencer Andrew Tate to face human trafficking chargesThe influencer Andrew Tate, and his brother Tristan Tate, will face 21 criminal charges in the UK, including for human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain, prosecutors have confirmed for the first…
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Record 20,000 Modern Slavery Victims Referred in UKA record 19,125 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the Home Office in 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. The Government confirmed this is the highest annual…
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Theresa May calls for renewed action to tackle modern slaveryFormer Prime Minister Theresa May has urged world leaders to prioritise the fight against modern slavery, warning that progress has stalled.
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UK to impose sanctions on people smuggling networksThe UK government has announced new sanctions targeting people smuggling networks, aiming to disrupt the financial operations of those profiting from illegal migration.
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Number of modern slavery victims in the UK hits record highThe UK has seen a significant rise in potential modern slavery cases, with 4,758 referrals reported to the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) between July and September 2024—a record high.
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