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Ex anti-slavery commissioner: Deeply regrettable that role vacant a year on

A former anti-slavery commissioner has described the failure to find someone to replace her as “deeply regrettable” and suggested there could be a conflict of interest with the Home Office being in charge of the appointment. Dame Sara Thornton left ...

19 Apr 2023 at 14:55

Nigerian politician and wife facing jail after ‘landmark’ organ-harvesting case

A wealthy Nigerian politician and his wife are facing jail for an organ-harvesting plot involving a UK hospital following a landmark trial. Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and medical “middleman” Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found ...

23 Mar 2023 at 15:03

New reforms to tackle ‘abuse’ of modern slavery laws by criminals

Tough new rules will make it harder for migrants convicted of serious offences to claim to be victims of modern slavery, under plans announced by the Home Secretary. From Monday, the Government will be able to withhold protections from anyone ...

30 Jan 2023 at 00:01

May: Immigration reforms make it harder to catch traffickers and slave drivers

Theresa May has warned slave drivers and traffickers will find it easier to escape justice under Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration reforms. The Conservative former prime minister suggested victims would be less likely to come forward to ...

28 Mar 2023 at 20:08

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Investors urge UK firms to increase efforts on tackling slavery in supply chains

Investors are calling on UK-listed companies to increase efforts to tackle modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in their supply chains. Sustainable investment firm CCLA, alongside a coalition of investors, has been ...

29 Aug 2023 at 14:12

Senior Nigerian politician and wife guilty of organ harvesting plot

A wealthy Nigerian politician has been found guilty of an organ-harvesting plot involving a UK hospital in a legal first of its kind. Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and medical “middleman” Dr Obinna Obeta, 50,...

23 Mar 2023 at 12:05

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