Sex Trafficking Victim



SEX TRAFFICKING

January 2006
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Scotland 01-Jan-06 Scot held in sex ring bust Sunday Mail
Charles Lavery		 Abstract
According to this article:
Douglas Rankin seized with boys at Indian airport on Christmas day.  Accused of masterminding a world-wide child sex trafficking ring. 
ORIGINAL:  http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16535949&method=full&siteid=64736&headline=exclusive--scot-held-in-sex-ring-bust--name_page.html
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Ireland 01-Jan-06 Gardaí say 18 people went missing in 2005 RTE News Abstract
According to this article:
Majority are foreign nationals aged 18 or under.  Possibility of sex trafficking.
ORIGINAL:  http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/0101/missing.html
WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZem5k2
United Kingdom 01-Jan-06 Traffickers face action to curb sex trade Telegraph
David Harrison		 Abstract
According to this article:
Crackdown on the sex trafficking gangs.  Article gives details re: investigation into sex trafficking and info about Government's plans.
ORIGINAL:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml
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WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZem5kE
United Kingdom 05-Jan-06 UK Government: Consultation on UK's first national action plan to tackle human trafficking M2 PressWIRE Abstract
Announcement: 'Tackling Human Trafficking'- Consultation on Proposals for a UK Action Plan'  Consultation will close on 5 April 2006.  See: Tackling Human Trafficking (PDF)
ORIGINAL:  http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/ind/en/home/news/press_releases/consultation_on_uk.textonly.html
WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZem5kQ
United Kingdom 05-Jan-06 Tackling human trafficking Labour Party Abstract
According to this article:
Labour Party statement re: consultation (above).
ORIGINAL: http://www.labour.org.uk/index.php?id=news2005&ux_news[id]=humantrafficking&cHash=58fb100126
WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNaxWPgr
Scotland 05-Jan-06 Trafficking victims could stay icScotland Abstract
According to this article:
Special residence permits for victims of human trafficking proposed.
ORIGINAL:  http://icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk/news/uk/tm_objectid=16548014&method=full&siteid=50141&headline=trafficking-victims-could-stay-name_page.html
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United Kingdom 05-Jan-06 Exclusive: it's not paying for sex.. it is rape The Mirror
Rosa Prince		 Abstract
According to this article:
Statement: Home Office minister Paul Goggins
ORIGINAL:  http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16548468&method=full&siteid=94762&headline=--it-is-rape--name_page.html
WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZem5kt
United Kingdom 05-Jan-06 Plans to help trafficking victims BBC Abstract
According to this article:
Consultation document suggesting a range of ways in which to tackle trafficking published on this date.
ORIGINAL:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4580746.stm
WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZem5l2
  16-Jan-06 Australia 'abandons' sex slaves News.com.au
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According to this article:
Report to be presented to the UN on this date.
ORIGINAL: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,17832175-2,00.html
Ireland 29-Jan-06 Woman flown here to be sold as prostitute Irish Independent
Jim Cusack		 Abstract
According to this article:
Sex trafficking victim - County Meath.  Eastern European traffickers.  First case of woman going to Garda to say had been tricked into coming to Ireland for lawful employment and then held against her will.
ORIGINAL:  http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=1551433&issue_id=13611
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