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Hundreds of trafficked children fall off Home Office systemsNew data has revealed that in 2022, 1,871 children identified as potential victims of human trafficking or modern slavery dropped off the support system set up by the UK government system after…
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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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British boys at greater risk of modern slavery, report finds
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Budget cuts reveal that Modern Slavery is ‘less of a priority’ for govt.
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Budget cuts reveal that Modern Slavery is ‘less of a priority’ for govt.Eleanor Lyons, the newly appointed anti-slavery commissioner, says that the priority to combat modern slavery has been diminished under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government compared to previous governments.
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Rwanda plan threat to modern slavery victims
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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 votes
In 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Rwanda scheme was a threat to vulnerable trafficking victimsCARE has expressed relief that the controversial Rwanda scheme has been struck down, citing concerns about trafficking victims.
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