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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 to drugs trafficking. Andrew Fahie, 51, was ...

30 Apr 2022 at 08:25

News

Sex trafficking survivor hopes Sir Mo’s revelation will help male victims

An author who was the victim of sex trafficking hopes that Sir Mo Farah’s announcement that he was smuggled into the country as a child will help male victims “come forward”. The four-time Olympic champion said in BBC documentary The Real ...

13 Jul 2022 at 17:19

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US State Department notes ‘significant efforts’ made by Ireland to combat human trafficking

The US State Department said it has noted ‘significant efforts’ made by Ireland in combatting human trafficking, according to a statement that was recently released by the Department of Justice. Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, of ...

20 Jul 2022 at 20:33

Crime & Court

Man in court after arrest on human trafficking charges in Donegal

A 47-year-old man has been charged with people trafficking in County Donegal. Adriano Coelho Alves Peixoto, a Brazilian with an address at Dunwiley Road, Stranorlar was granted bail under strict conditions when he appeared at Falcarragh ...

15 Jun 2022 at 17:33

Deputy Speaker rebukes PM for claiming Labour ‘on side of traffickers’

Boris Johnson was rebuked in the House of Commons after claiming Labour were “on the side of the people traffickers”. The Prime Minister was heckled by Opposition MPs as he concluded his exchanges with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer by ...

15 Jun 2022 at 14:31

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 during ...

05 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Cyclist left with ‘great memories’ as Anti-Slavery Day ride comes to an end

A British cyclist has been left with “great memories” as he prepares to complete a cycling tour of football clubs on the east coast of America to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking for Anti-Slavery Day. Gordon ...

18 Oct 2022 at 08:00

National News

Two people charged after PSNI raids 27 brothels in human trafficking operation

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, controlling prostitution, ...

23 Nov 2022 at 18:33

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

Ireland

Gardai stepping up efforts to tackle human trafficking after scathing report

Gardai said they are stepping up efforts to tackle human trafficking across the country, after it carried it out two days of action targeting crime gangs. Properties in Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Longford,...

30 Nov 2022 at 13:40

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 ...

19 Apr 2023 at 14:55

Northern Ireland

Man and woman charged after 27 brothels raided

22 Nov 2022 at 23:44

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