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United Kingdom Nationality and Borders Bill undermines rights of victims of trafficking and modern slavery

Five Special Rapporteurs from the UN Human Rights Agency (OHCHR) on 14 January 2022 issued an open letter saying the Bill breaches the UK's obligations under international law. "If adopted, it would seriously undermine the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons, including children, increase risks of exploitation faced by all migrants and asylum seekers, and lead to serious human rights violations" said the UN experts.

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23 Jan 2022
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