Recent News
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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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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Hundreds of trafficked children fall off Home Office systems
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Asylum seeker given £3,000 to relocate to RwandaA failed asylum seeker has voluntarily relocated to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, receiving up to £3,000 as part of the arrangement.
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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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British boys at greater risk of modern slavery, report finds
Modern Slavery
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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reverses policy limiting protection for modern slavery victimsIn a significant policy reversal, the UK Home Office has withdrawn a contentious policy that restricted protection for certain modern slavery victims.
Modern Slavery
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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 votesIn 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.
Modern Slavery
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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.
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.
Modern Slavery
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New Rwanda proposals pose a threat to modern slavery victims, CARE warnsPress release: Modern slavery victims are at risk of harm under the government’s new Rwanda plans, CARE has said.
Modern Slavery
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The long wait for support puts victims of modern slavery at great riskVictims of modern slavery are at risk of further exploitation, detention and even deportation while waiting on support from the Home Office.
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