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Suspected modern slavery victims in UK ‘at highest quarterly level on record’

The number of suspected modern slavery victims in the UK has risen to its highest quarterly level on record, figures show. Some 4,171 potential victims of trafficking, slavery and forced labour were referred to the Home Office between April and June....

11 Aug 2022 at 12:13

Immigration bill ‘massively detrimental’ for exploited children, charities warn

New immigration laws will have a “massively detrimental” impact on exploited children, who will be at greater risk of being unidentified, unprotected and penalised, charities have warned. The Government has been urged not to let an “adult-focused ...

19 Apr 2022 at 01:25

British Virgin Islands replaces arrested premier Andrew Fahie

The British Virgin Islands has sworn in a new leader, replacing former premier Andrew Fahie who was arrested in the US on drug-smuggling charges last month. Premier Natalio Wheatley became the territory’s new leader after a vote of no confidence ...

06 May 2022 at 07:55

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Five people arrested in relation to discovery of drugs worth over €600,000

Five people have been arrested in relation to the discovery of drugs worth €643,000. The arrests were made yesterday (Friday May 27) following search operations by Gardai in counties Clare and Limerick. The occupants of a car stopped on the ...

28 May 2022 at 21:33

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Five people arrested in relation to discovery of drugs worth over €600,000

28 May 2022 at 20:33

National News

Five people arrested in relation to discovery of drugs worth over €600,000

28 May 2022 at 14:33

Ghislaine Maxwell juror: Victims’ testimony ‘showed pattern’ of grooming

A juror in the sex trafficking trial of predatory British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has said her victims’ testimony “showed a pattern” of how they were all groomed. Maxwell, 60, who was labelled “dangerous” by the prosecution ...

05 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Local News

Durkan expresses concern for trafficking victims

SDLP Policing Board member Mark H Durkan has stated that greater efforts are needed to protect and support victims of modern slavery and human trafficking in Northern Ireland. It follows a major operation to target human ...

22 Nov 2022 at 16:33

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Discovery of 27 brothels by police ‘truly shocking’ - Foyle MLA

Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson said the discovery of 27 brothels by police is ‘truly shocking'’ and said it’s a relief that the victims have now been brought to safety. The Foyle MLA said: “News that police have ...

22 Nov 2022 at 16:33

Northern Ireland

Man and woman charged after 27 brothels raided

A man and a woman have been charged with various offences as part of a major operation targeting people trafficking in Northern Ireland. The man, 63, and woman, 47, were charged with human trafficking, ...

22 Nov 2022 at 23:44

Ministers compromise on jail for rogue social media bosses to avoid Tory revolt

Social media bosses who ignore or deliberately flout rules aimed at protecting children could face jail under plans drawn up as Rishi Sunak bowed to pressure from rebel Tories. The Prime Minister was ...

17 Jan 2023 at 21:21

Acting premier of British Virgin Islands ‘very concerned’ by direct rule advice

The acting premier of the British Virgin Islands has said he opposes a recommendation that the UK take direct control of the territory after his predecessor appeared in a US court on charges linked ...

30 Apr 2022 at 08:25

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