05/01/2006
Government proposals to tackle human trafficking
The government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at tackling the problem of human trafficking.
The consultation will examine all forms of trafficking, including labour, as well as sexual exploitation and trafficking in children.
The proposals include measures to increase the number of investigations and prosecutions of traffickers and provide protection and support for victims.
The measures include support for projects that tackle the causes of trafficking in source and transit countries; increasing knowledge of the extent of the problem among police and frontline staff, both at home and abroad; and the possibility of providing border control agencies with profiles of trafficking victims, in order to aid identification and support.
Commenting on the proposals, Home Officer Minister Paul Goggins, said: "Human trafficking, often for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour, is an appalling crime and amounts to modern day slavery. The government is determined to tackle this terrible crime and reduce the harm it causes.
"We have seen some recent successes, such as a case heard at Southwark Crown Court last month, where five men were sentenced to 63 years for people trafficking and controlling prostitution, but we need to do more."
(KMcA)
The consultation will examine all forms of trafficking, including labour, as well as sexual exploitation and trafficking in children.
The proposals include measures to increase the number of investigations and prosecutions of traffickers and provide protection and support for victims.
The measures include support for projects that tackle the causes of trafficking in source and transit countries; increasing knowledge of the extent of the problem among police and frontline staff, both at home and abroad; and the possibility of providing border control agencies with profiles of trafficking victims, in order to aid identification and support.
Commenting on the proposals, Home Officer Minister Paul Goggins, said: "Human trafficking, often for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour, is an appalling crime and amounts to modern day slavery. The government is determined to tackle this terrible crime and reduce the harm it causes.
"We have seen some recent successes, such as a case heard at Southwark Crown Court last month, where five men were sentenced to 63 years for people trafficking and controlling prostitution, but we need to do more."
(KMcA)
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