The UK Government's small boats bill poses a threat to modern slavery victims in Scotland, CARE for Scotland has warned.

The UK Government faces staunch opposition to its controversial Illegal Migration Bill in both the Lords and the Commons.

The UK's former anti-slavery commissioner has described the government's failure to appoint her replacement as "deeply regrettable".

Campaigners have blasted the UK Government's immigration plans as a danger to trafficking victims.

A former Conservative MP has hit out at government migration plans saying they could undermine efforts to curb modern slavery in the UK.

The Illegal Migration Bill will harm modern slavery victims, MPs have warned. The Bill passed Second Reading by 312-250 votes.