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human trafficking

July 1, 2019

NAO report on the government's response to serious and organised crime

The National Audit Office says there are still significant and avoidable shortcomings in the government's approach to serious and organised crime.
May 23, 2019

UN experts condemn Italy's proposal to fine migrant rescuers

The UN experts said that should the decree enter into force, it would seriously undermine the human rights of migrants, including asylum seekers, as well as victims of torture, of trafficking in persons and of other serious human rights abuses.
May 6, 2019

Church of Scotland makes fresh commitment to tackle human trafficking and slavery

The Church of Scotland has made a fresh commitment to tackle human trafficking and modern slavery. It has signed a declaration to work with the Scottish Government and other statutory services and sectors to eradicate the scourge on society.
December 30, 2018

Religious Congregations invited to join network against modern slavery

Members of religious congregations in England and Wales are invited to join a new network that is being set up to strengthen the fight against human trafficking.
September 18, 2018

Many trafficked women 'face inappropriate imprisonment'

Vulnerable foreign national women, including trafficking victims, face inappropriate imprisonment instead of rehabilitation or support, says the Prison Reform Trust.
July 26, 2018

Liberty calls for urgent action on immigration detention

The government is locking up survivors of rape, trafficking and torture without telling them how long they will be held or when they will be released.
July 16, 2018

Human trafficking operation rescues two children

Police, with the help of charity Hope for Justice, have rescued two children thought to have been trafficked into the UK.
June 1, 2018

Refuge calls on Government to put victims at the heart of Domestic Abuse Bill

Refuge says domestic abuse needs to be considered within a broader context of violence agianst women and girls.
May 3, 2018

Home Office has 'no minimum care standards' for victims of modern slavery

The Public Accounts Committee finds the government still lacks data and systems to properly understand Modern Slavery, its victims and perpetrators.
January 14, 2015

'Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters' is Peace Sunday theme

Catholic parishes in England and Wales will celebrate Peace Sunday on 18 January, sharing the 2015 message of Pope Francis on slavery and freedom.