A regular digest of information and research related to human trafficking into and within the UK. Produced by the Research and Development Unit, on behalf of The Salvation Army’s Anti-Trafficking Co-ordinator.
Contents 1. Research, reports and journal articles 1.1 Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group on Human Trafficking first annual report 1.2 The Salvation Army Anti-Human Trafficking Report 2. Political and legislative 2.1 OSCE and C of E call for compensation of trafficking victims 2.2 Welsh Government proposes measures to protect adult victims of trafficking 2.3 Scottish Government announces measures to tackle human trafficking 2.4 JCHR inquiry into human rights of migrant young people 2.5 Parliamentary questions
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3. Campaigns 3.1 Make trafficking a police priority 3.2 Freedom Sunday
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4. In the news 4.1 Trafficking of children 4.2 Labour exploitation
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Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group on Human Trafficking Northern Ireland Scotland Wales ‘Prisons and immigration inspectors demand action on delayed deportations’ ‘Three Slovakians found guilty of human trafficking’ ‘Sex offence guidelines reviewed’ ‘An investigation into the founding father of investigative journalism’ ‘Paying for sex: Women’s groups call for EU-wide ban’ ‘Ministers and officials accused of “last-minute” withdrawal from MPs’ hearing’ ‘High Wycombe sex abuse inquiry: Seven men in court’ ‘Will the Government support my move against modern-day slavery?’ ‘Human trafficking stunt to raise awareness in Oxford’ ‘Rise in “slavery” trafficking of homeless by gangs’
1. Research, reports and journal articles
2. Political and legislative
1.1 Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group on Human Trafficking First annual report launched, including an assessment of human trafficking in the UK, data on prosecutions and convictions and trends and emerging threats: http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/ cm84/8421/8421.asp
2.1 Compensation for victims, 11 October OSCE and Council of Europe call for European governments to compensate victims of trafficking through confiscation of trafficker assets: http://www.antislavery.org/english/press_and_news/ news_and_press_releases_2009/make_traffickers_pay_ say_osce_and_coe.aspx
1.2 The Salvation Army Anti-Human Trafficking Report: one year on Report which provides an overview of what the contract to deliver support services to human trafficking victims has achieved in its first year. This includes data about the number and profile of victims supported by the service and an overview of the services provided across England and Wales by The Salvation Army and its partners. http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/Anti_Human_ Trafficking_One_Year_Report
2.2 Welsh Government proposes measures to protect adult victims of suspected abuse, 18 October Deputy Minister for Social Services and Children, Gwenda Thomas, announces proposals for ‘new powers to protect adults suspected of being victims of abuse’. 2.3 Scottish Government announces new measures to tackle human trafficking, 18 October Scottish Government announces a series of measures agreed at a summit on human trafficking, including a new statutory
This bulletin covers material produced during the period 29 September – 12 December 2012 although it should be noted that, due to space limitations, not all relevant material may have been included. The bulletin includes links to material and sources and is provided by way of information. The information included is not necessarily endorsed or supported by The Salvation Army.