UK Home Office withdraws harmful ‘reasonable grounds’ rules after legal challenge
The UK Government will withdraw and reconsider new rules that came into force four months ago that were already proving harmful to victims of modern slavery. - Page 3
Hope for Justice wins West Yorkshire policing award
Anti-slavery charity Hope for Justice won the West Yorkshire Policing Award for Solving Problems with Partners on May 15th. The annual awards recognised exceptional performance within the police, under categories such as extraordinary public service, protection of vulnerable victims, crime investigation and bravery. A spokesperson for Hope for Justice said: “It’s an honour to serve some - Page 3
‘We have seen many attempts of human trafficking here at the border’ – Reflections from Moldova
Hope for Justice’s Film Producer recently returned from Moldova where he was documenting the risk of human trafficking for those fleeing the war in Ukraine. - Page 3
TIP Report: UK must address ‘piecemeal approach to victim care’
Hope for Justice has urged the UK government to take heed of recommendations made within the TIP Report, and to address its "piecemeal approach" to victim care. - Page 3
Coalition demands end to means testing of legal aid for survivors of trafficking
Hope for Justice, as part of a coalition, is calling for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking to be entitled to legal aid that is not means tested. - Page 3