The “appalling abuse” of modern day slavery in the UK will take a “long time” to stamp out, the Justice Secretary has said, as another fashion brand announced an investigation
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Four men who smuggled 29 Vietnamese people into Britain on a 42ft yacht before cramming them into the back of a van have been jailed. Devon and Cornwall Police were
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The anti-slavery commissioner has warned traffickers will “seek every opportunity to abuse new immigration policies” after the Government announced proposed changes to the system. Dame Sara Thornton (pictured) said the
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More than 1,200 potential victims of slavery and trafficking were held in detention centres last year, figures suggest. Some 1,256 people were found to be possible trafficking victims before, during
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Exploitation of vulnerable youngsters by drugs gangs is a “sad reflection” of the current state of child protection services, a former watchdog has said. Lord Laming, who served as chief
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The Metropolitan Police has said it stands by its decision not to investigate claims by the Duke of York’s accuser Virginia Giuffre that she was sex trafficked to London by
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A rising number of modern slavery victims are being used by crime gangs to carry out home improvement scams, according to Trading Standards. Teams across England are reporting more cases
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Local women and an ex-police whistleblower are looking for help to open the first centre dedicated to treat girls abused by gangs in Rochdale. Maggie Oliver, the officer who resigned
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Three people have been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences following police operations at care homes in South Wales. Gwent Police are investigating allegations that some staff at Danygraig
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A partnership with Romanian police to tackle human trafficking at Glasgow Airport has been suspended due to Brexit uncertainty, according to Border Force staff. Officers had been travelling to Scotland
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