August 2024 The National Police Chief Counsel (‘NPCC’), together with the National County Lines Co-Ordination…
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On 25 April 2024, the Rwanda Bill, Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024,…
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15 August 2024 The Home Office has released its National Referral Mechanism (‘NRM’) and Duty…
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Today marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30th July). It aims to raise…
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July 2024 The law society has issued an updated practice note on prosecution of victims…
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Potential victims of modern slavery in the UK that come to the attention of authorised…
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‘Cuckooing’ describes a situation in which criminals take advantage of a victim by moving into…
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June 2024 The Home Office has published its report evaluating a scheme piloting local decision…
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Philippa Southwell was interviewed for a report on challenges and opportunities in gathering modern slavery…
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Baroness Lola Young’s Commercial Organisations and Public Authorities Duty (Human Rights and Environment) Bill (COPAD)…
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Southwell and Partners secured an appeal against conviction via a referral from the Criminal Cases…
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The European Parliament has voted to adopt revised rules on trafficked persons. The amended Directive…
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Earlier this month, the EU Council approved a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive (CS3D). Originally…
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The Single Competent Authority (SCA) has recently changed its policy and guidance on time limits…
Blog AccessMarch 22, 2024
Earlier this month our managing director Philippa Southwell was invited by the Law Society to…
Blog AccessMarch 21, 2024
The Home Office has released its National Referral Mechanism (‘NRM’) and Duty to Notify (‘DtN’)…
Blog AccessMarch 11, 2024
Many people's conceptions of modern slavery involve the exploitation of foreigners in prostitution or their…
Blog AccessMarch 7, 2024
The Modern Slavery Policy Unit is a collaborative effort between Justice and Care, an anti-slavery…
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The Law Commission is seeking views on the legislation pertaining to criminal appeals, particularly the…
Blog AccessFebruary 23, 2024
The Council of the European Union has decided to ban products which are made with…
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