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Trafficking and exploitation strategy: third annual progress report
Annual progress report and review of the trafficking and exploitation strategy and a report setting out implementation progress in 2019 to 2020.
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Increased funding to support victims of human trafficking
£1.5 million to help services across Scotland.
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Independent child trafficking guardians: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation on implementing Section 11 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015: the appointment and role of independent child trafficking guardians.
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Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 section 38: consultation analysis
This report provides an analysis of responses to our consultation on section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 on the duty to notify and provide information about victims.
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Human trafficking and exploitation: guidance for health workers
Advice how to recognise and help victims of human trafficking and exploitation.
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Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 section 38: consultation
This consultation document is about section 38 of the Act, which relates to the duty to notify and provide information about victims. Responses have now been published and can be viewed at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/consultation-report-section-38-human-trafficking-exploitation-scotland-act-2015-duty-notify-provide-information-victims/
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Human trafficking research: summary of findings
The results of an independent survey of public awareness of human trafficking.
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Tackling human trafficking and exploitation
Duty on public authorities to report trafficking concerns.
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Universal periodic review of human rights in the United Kingdom 2017: update on five thematic areas
Our update on progress in implementing UN Human Rights Council recommendations in five thematic areas following the third Universal Periodic Review of human rights in the UK in May 2017.
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Slavery and human trafficking: guidance for businesses
Tailored advice for all businesses in Scotland, regardless of size.
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Firms on front line against trafficking and exploitation
Guidance launched as Justice Secretary calls on businesses to take responsibility.
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Human Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy: first annual progress report
The first annual progress report sets out the progress made during the first year of implementation of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy.
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Heightened awareness of trafficking
Survey shows more people would report suspicious activity to police.
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More help for trafficking victims
More than £3 million over three years to improve support.
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Human trafficking and exploitation newsletters
All the editions of our human trafficking and exploitation newsletters.
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Human trafficking and exploitation (Scotland) act 2015: March 2018 circular
This has information on the period during which Scottish ministers must secure the provision of support and assistance to adult victims of human trafficking.
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Uncovering human trafficking
Increase in reports of trafficking follows Scottish Government strategy
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Human trafficking and exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015: January 2018 circular
This circular provides information on section 12 of the Act which provides for presumption of age for victims of trafficking where there is a dispute.
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Human trafficking and exploitation (Scotland) act 2015: June 2017 circular
This circular covers trafficking and exploitation prevention orders and trafficking and exploitation risk orders.
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Human trafficking and exploitation strategy
Our strategy to work with partners to make Scotland a more hostile place for human trafficking.
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Awareness of human trafficking survey: summary of findings
The results of an independent survey of public awareness of human trafficking.
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Human trafficking and exploitation (Scotland) act 2015: May 2016 circular
Circular announcing the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 coming into force.