Solicitors battle to continue forced marriages work – The Independent

Posted August 16th, 2010 in forced labour, law firms, legal aid, news, solicitors by sally

“A firm of solicitors is fighting to continue its work helping victims of forced marriages after being told it no longer qualifies for legal aid funding.”

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The Independent, 13th August 2010

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Ministers back ‘anti-slavery law’ – BBC News

Posted October 29th, 2009 in forced labour, news by sally

“Ministers are to legislate to outlaw employment practices which campaigners say amount to modern-day slavery.”

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BBC News, 28th October 2009

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‘Anti-slavery laws’ before Lords – BBC News

Posted October 26th, 2009 in false imprisonment, forced labour, news, trafficking in human beings by sally

“The House of Lords is expected to vote later on proposed new laws for England and Wales to deal with what campaigners are calling modern-day slavery.”

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BBC News, 26th October 2009

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