Child Slavery Concerns Rise as Potential Victims Increase by 17%
UKPulse News Desk
More than 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year, according to the UK's anti-slavery commissioner.
- Over 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year.
- This represents a 17% increase in potential child victims.
- The conviction rate for modern slavery cases has reportedly fallen.
A report from the UK's anti-slavery commissioner indicates that more than 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year. This figure marks a 17% rise in the number of potential child victims.
The report also notes a fall in the conviction rate for modern slavery cases.