UK Support for trafficked children to go under the spotlight

16 Feb 2012 | child trafficking protection systems

‘Children and Young People’ reports that the government is to ask the children’s commissioner to review how child victims of trafficking are supported by services. During a House of Lords debate on amendments to the Protection of Freedoms Bill, Home Office minister Lord Henley admitted that the current “practical arrangements” for child trafficking victims require scrutiny. “The reality of trafficked children is that they are extremely vulnerable and need appropriate and specialist support once rescued from their situation of exploitation”.

Source : Children and Young People