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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

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

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 ...

06 May 2022 at 07:55

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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 ...

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 ...

20 Jul 2022 at 20:33

Crime & Court

Evidence missing in trial of woman convicted in landmark human trafficking trial, court told

There was evidence missing in the trial of a woman who became one of first individuals in the State jailed for human trafficking and the conviction needs to be quashed, the Court of Appeal was told. Alicia Edosa (45) and her ...

01 Jul 2022 at 00:33

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 ...

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 ...

15 Jun 2022 at 14:31

National News

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 ...

28 May 2022 at 20:33

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

23 Nov 2022 at 18:33

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