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UK modern slavery referrals hit record high last year

The number of potential victims of modern slavery in the UK hit a record high in 2023, with numbers set

South west London legal charity calls for awareness on World Day Against Trafficking

A south west London legal charity is raising awareness about human trafficking in the UK, as it provides support to

Landmark conviction of three men involved in county lines trafficking in south London

Three men were convicted of trafficking offences involving young people from south London in a landmark ‘county lines’ case last week.

Person-centred approach needed when dealing with Chelsea Cloisters, says trafficking charity

A human trafficking charity has urged for a ‘person-centred approach’ after a Chelsea apartment block was embroiled in a prostitution

Afghan national living in Croydon who BOUGHT Lithuanian woman for £700 in bid to stay in UK jailed

An Afghan national living in Croydon who bought a Lithuanian woman for £700 from traffickers was jailed for five years

North Korean human trafficking survivor vows to empower New Malden refugees by teaching English

A North Korean refugee who twice fled from the brutal dictatorship and was enslaved in China is promoting a number

‘Delighted and proud’: New Year Honours List recognition for Richmond Met Police volunteer

A Richmond woman has been recognised in the New Year Honours List for her work as a Met Police volunteer.

Lambeth charity urges people to think before buying chocolate after new slavery report

Summary: STOP THE TRAFFIK have been investigating the link between human trafficking and the cocoa industry. Image: By Douglas Patient 

Croydon charity highlights importance of anti-slavery day in their fight against human trafficking

Summary: Croydon has the 3rd largest sex industry in the UK Image: By Molly Kersey Croydon’s 2011 champion charity are

Kensington & Chelsea lead the way in tackling human trafficking in the capital

Summary: In 2012, the Metropolitan Police Trafficked Victims Unit dealt with 147 victims and 91 operations. Image: By SWLondoner staff

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