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March 2006 |
Falling Short of the Mark: An International Study on the Treatment of Human Trafficking Victims (PDF) | The Future Group | |
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United Kingdom "The United Kingdom has failed to meet the international standards set in the Trafficking Protocol related to the protection of victims of human trafficking, and is currently reviewing its policy in this area in light of its recent ratification of the Trafficking Protocol. It is also considering becoming a signatory to the European Trafficking Convention. Trafficking victims are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and routinely deported. Only minimal support has been provided to victims in recent years, and only general laws exist for their protection during investigations." |
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02-Mar-06 | Canada an “International Embarrassment” on Sex Trafficking |
Lifesite Terry Vanderheyden |
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According to this article: Canada and the United Kingdom have been singled out for failing to meet their obligations for the protection of victims of human trafficking. |
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http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/mar/06030209.html WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZsXm1B |
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12-Mar-06 | UN chief praises our sex trafficking exposé |
Telegraph David Harrison |
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According to this article: Sunday Telegraph investigation prompted government action against sex traffickers |
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15-Mar-06 | Initiatives to end sex trafficking: launch of an Anti-Trafficking Day | EU Parliament |
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According to this article: The European Parliament calls for a European wide campaign to inform the general public and to reduce the demand. MEPs also propose an Anti-Trafficking Day to raise awareness on the issue of trafficking in all its aspects. |
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ORIGINAL: http://www.europarl.eu.int/news/expert/infopress_page/014-6111-074-03-11-902-20060309IPR06017-15-03-2006-2006-true/default_en.htm WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZsXm1p |
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22-Mar-06 | Campaign launched to stamp out sex slavery |
Examiner Ann Cahill |
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According to this article: Global campaign "Stop the Traffik" launched in Brussels March 21, 2006. Plans to raise awareness and stop women and young girls being sold into sex slavery |
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22-Mar-06 | Women rescued in trafficking op | BBC News | |
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According to this article: Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Lancashire and Northumbria: 14 women, including a 15-year-old girl rescued - Operation Pentameter. Women were allegedly forced into prostitution. Ages: from 15 to 39 and come from a range of eastern European countries. 50 suspected traffickers arrested. |
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ORIGINAL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4833224.stm WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZsXm1z |
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23-Mar-06 | Two arrested over sex trafficking | BBC News | |
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According to this article: 33-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man detained in Glasgow. First arrests of suspected sex traffickers in Scotland following nationwide crackdown. Police estimate 6,000 female foreign nationals could be working as prostitutes in Scotland - saunas, lap dancing bars and escort agencies. |
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ORIGINAL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4835264.stm WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZsXm29 |
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24-Mar-06 | Operation Pentameter One Month on - 14 Women 'Rescued' | Tayside Police | |
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Operation Pentameter According to this article: 14 potential victims of sex trafficking have been identified to date. Pentameter was launched on February 21 with an information campaigned aimed at foreign travellers arriving at UK ports and the operational phase began the same day. Warrants have been issued in brothels, massage parlours and private residents across the UK. 51 arrests have been made for various offences. DCC Grahame Maxwell is the Pentameter Program Director. |
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ORIGINAL: http://www.taysidepolice.police.uk/newsitem.php?id=434 WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZsXm2I |
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24-Mar-06 | Guilty plea of brothel brothers | Northern Echo | |
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Darlington According to this article: Darlington brothel raided. 6 Thai prostitutes were deported. Mark Cass pleaded guilty to people trafficking within the UK for purposes of prostitution, living off earnings of prostitution and controlling prostitution for gain. Daniel Cass pleaded guilty to keeping a brothel used for prostitution. Sentencing April 10. Police intend to seize assets. |
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ORIGINAL: http://calibre.mworld.com/m/m.w?lp=GetStory&id=189062351 or WEBCITE archive: http://www.webcitation.org/5GNZsXm2S |
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