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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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Recent opinion pieces
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Tom Kendall
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Poverty and technology drive rise in modern slaveryA new report by the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner identifies the issues driving an increase in modern slavery referrals in the UK, including poverty, conflict, and unsafe migration, as well as new technologies…
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Home Office rule Al Fayed survivor a victim of modern slaveryThe Home Office has formally identified Rachel Louw, who was abused by Mohammed Al Fayed, and his brother Salah, as a victim of trafficking and modern slavery.
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Modern slavery referrals rise by a third in a year
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Digital tool helps uk police identify sex trafficking victimsA new digital system developed to combat sex trafficking is supporting police in safeguarding victims and launching investigations across the UK.
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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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Record number of potential modern slavery victims
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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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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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SEND children at risk of modern slavery lack sufficient protection, study suggestsChildren and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not being sufficiently protected from modern slavery, a study suggests.
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