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10/18/2013

 
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Yesterday, I blogged about modern-day slavery. This morning the UK government has announced measures it will take to address the problem.

The UK will introduce a maximum life sentence for the worst cases of human trafficking and exploitation. New government figures show the number of cases of human trafficking discovered in the UK has risen by 25% in the last year. Ministers are planning new legislation to simplify the law on slavery, and make it easier to bring prosecutions. Read more here.


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According to the report, Victims are often trafficked for sexual exploitation, construction work or begging gangs. The largest number of victims came from Nigeria, Vietnam, Albania, Romania and China.

The push against 'modern-day slavery' covers a multitude of sins, but there is a common thread. Often lured to the UK with the promise of free travel, a job and accommodation, and sometimes members of their own family, the victims are usually promised, in advance, a happy, comfortable and free life in Britain.
They arrive to discover misery, squalor and varying degrees of imprisonment.

The government's Modern Slavery Bill would contain new anti-trafficking measures. Trafficking prevention orders will ensure that someone released from a sentence for a human trafficking offence cannot simply go back to being a gangmaster. Restrictions will also be placed on the convicted individual's ability to own a company, visit certain places or work with children or young women.


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Because there are so many different models of slavery, it is a problem that can only be tackled through a wide range of government bodies and agencies working together. Charities such as the Salvation Army need to focus on helping, and identifying, the victims. Throughout the world, we can all play a part by remaining vigilant.

But perhaps the biggest problem of all is that no-one really knows how big this problem is. How many captives are hidden in inner city squallor, unable physically or mentally to escape?

I hope the legislation will be instigated and that modern-day slaves can be freed. Surely it's time to be able to stop slavery ever happening again.


Rajlakshmi link
10/17/2013 07:49:33 pm

This is appalling, such horrible things a fellow being inflicts upon other humans

Raspal link
10/17/2013 08:18:07 pm

Hi again Francene,

Such things happen not only in the U.K. but in other parts of the world too. And yes, it's people from poor countries who get lured by the promises. Isn't this what's called corruption? The minds are corrupted first and then other kinds of corruption occur.

None but God Himself can stop this and other types of corruption. And it's no surprise that He has really started His work. He too has a salvation army which salvages this world from pain, agony and all the ills of today. He has a great plan to change this whole world very soon. His is the supreme plan. You have heard the saying: "Man proposes, God disposes"? Want to know more? Contact me. :)

Amy link
10/17/2013 09:59:18 pm

BLoggers like you, Francene, who are shining the light on this awful problem should help, by getting people to talk about it, and helping authorities to take the problem seriously. Now if there's the manpower available to get in there and do the dirty work of rooting out the bad guys who are responsible . ..

Francene Stanley link
10/18/2013 03:09:29 am

I'll keep my thoughts positive. If everyone works toward a just end to slavery, something will be achieved.

Sophie Bowns link
10/17/2013 11:34:02 pm

Thanks for trying to raising awareness on the subject! It's absolutely horrendous, but what can we do to prevent it?

Phebe Bodelle
10/18/2013 01:28:50 am

I just hope that this isn't just another bunch of words spouted by the politicos as have been seen in the recent past. The UK needs ACTION on so many fronts but all we hear are words and more words.

Francene Stanley link
10/18/2013 03:10:36 am

Let's remain aware and apply pressure. We can't have this state of affairs.

Adelien link
10/18/2013 02:23:25 am

Do you think that it is rooted out of poverty?

Carole Sutton link
10/26/2013 12:25:13 pm

Well done Francene for highlighting the problem of slavery. I don't think it is rooted in poverty so much as in the greedy rich making money out of anyone they can.


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