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Bangladesh has taken a historic step forward in the fight against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants, with landmark new legislation approved by the interim government after it was drafted by Justice & Care.
The new legislation significantly expands the scope of human trafficking law – introducing tougher penalties for traffickers and migrant smugglers, it strengthens investigations and Read more
‘Why Can’t Modern Slavery Victims Just Leave?’ The Hidden Barriers to Freedom
Traffickers use both psychological and physical control to create a web of fear, manipulation, and dependency. Read more
Framing modern slavery protections through immigration lens puts survivors and justice at risk
Justice & Care and 13 other leading charities have issued an urgent warning to the UK Home Secretary over proposed changes to modern Read more
Victim Navigator Programme Accreditation: Public Consultation
We are inviting partners, professionals and people with lived experience to share their views on the draft national standards for the Victim Navigator Programme. Your feedback will help shape the final accreditation framework, ensuring the model remains survivor-centred, independent and aligned with best practice across the UK. Read more
UK gang sentenced to 74 years as BBC’s Crimewatch reveals brutal exploitation faced by victims
The case involved up to 25 women who were sexually exploited by a gang in Scotland. Read more
Bangladesh’s National Referral Mechanism launched in partnership with Justice & Care
The new digital platform will manage human trafficking case referrals across the country, streamlining the process from identifying victims to delivering timely, coordinated support services. Read more
Five ways for you to help on Anti-Slavery Day
October 18th is Anti-Slavery Day – a day the UK unites to stand in solidarity with the 50 million people Read more
Behind the Scenes of Justice: How a Victim Navigator Changed a Life
Every day, Victim Navigators (VN) work quietly behind the scenes, helping vulnerable individuals escape exploitation and rebuild their lives. One recent case shines a powerful light on just how vital their role can be. Read more
In Focus: The Link Between Climate Change and Modern Slavery
Welcome to our new series, Modern Slavery in Focus, where we explore lesser-known drivers and consequences of modern slavery and Read more
“A Pressing Need”: Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s Call to Scale Victim Navigator Programme
Justice and Care welcomes the publication of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s new report, Neglect of the Policing Response to Read more
60% of adults referred to Home Office as possible slavery victims cannot access support
It comes following changes to the Home Office’s system that require victims to offer more proof that they’ve been exploited. Read more
45 women walk free and 25 suspects arrested in major operation
Justice & Care collaborated with partners in India on the operation. Read more
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