Nigel Dodds – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nigel Dodds on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take additional steps to tackle human trafficking within the UK’s borders.

Karen Bradley

This Government is determined to stamp out all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking, regardless of whether these crimes have involved
cross-border movement. The Modern Slavery Bill will give law enforcement the tools to tackle modern slavery and enhance support and protection for victims. The Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive are both bringing forward their own legislation to tackle this terrible crime and we are working with them closely to ensure a coordinated approach across the UK. We are also undertaking a comprehensive programme of activity which includes awareness-raising for front-line professionals, to ensure that they can spot the signs of modern slavery, including human trafficking, and know what to do.