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.
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.
www.telegraph.co.uk 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.
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.
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.
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.
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