People Trafficking 2024-03-14
2024-03-14
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The question arises from concerns about the increasing number of potential UK victims of modern slavery, particularly women and children.
What steps is the Crown Prosecution Service taking to prosecute people for the trafficking of vulnerable adults and children into the UK?
The CPS has specially trained prosecutors who work closely with law enforcement agencies to bring to justice those who commit the heinous crimes of trafficking people for organ harvesting, presenting complex and difficult challenges. These teams have recently obtained convictions.
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Specific measures against vulnerable adults and children not detailed
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Q2
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The number of potential UK victims of modern slavery has reached a record level, with referrals for women and children at all-time highs. The average wait time for decisions in modern slavery cases increased from six days in 2022 to 23 days in 2023.
Given that the number of potential UK victims of modern slavery has reached record levels and the wait times for decisions have significantly increased, when will the Government accept this as a crisis and take urgent action?
The Government acknowledges the seriousness of the crime and provides early advice to law enforcement through CPS, ensuring specialist prosecutors provide appropriate advice and charges against perpetrators.
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Urgency not directly acknowledged; no commitment to immediate action
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Despite harsh weather conditions, thousands of individuals continue to cross the channel in small boats. The Government's threat of deportation to Rwanda has not acted as a deterrent.
With no evidence that the threat of deportation to Rwanda acts as a deterrent, and given plans for a £3,000 incentive for refugees to get on planes to Rwanda, does the Solicitor General accept that prosecuting criminals is essential?
The country faces a major challenge from cruel people-smuggling gangs exploiting individuals financially and emotionally. The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill addresses this issue, emphasizing the importance of taking action against these gangs.
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Plan for £3,000 incentive not addressed; no direct commitment to prosecuting criminals
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Q4
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The Prime Minister's flagship Rwanda Bill was defeated 10 times in the House of Lords, with concerns about protecting victims of modern slavery from being removed to Rwanda without their consent.
Does the Solicitor General understand that modern slavery protections for vulnerable children and adults appear to be expendable under his Government, given the defeat of the Rwanda Bill?
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill will be debated further when it returns to the Commons next week. The treaty between the UK and Rwanda includes provisions for protecting trafficking victims, addressing their safety and preventing re-trafficking.
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Specific protections not detailed; concern about expediency of protections not addressed
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