Michael Connarty
Labour Member of UK Parliament - Linlithgow and East Falkirk Constituency
ANTI SLAVERY DAY 2011
Michael Connarty: To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans his Department has to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2011. [72087]
Tim Loughton: The Department for Education and the Home Office are marking Anti-Slavery Day with the launch of new guidance entitled 'Working together to Safeguard children who may have been trafficked'. The guidance will raise awareness of the issues amongst agencies in England who are likely to encounter, or have referred to them, children and young people who may have been trafficked.
The Government are fully committed to combating human trafficking by tackling organised crime groups and protecting the victims of this modern day slavery.
The Government published their strategy on human trafficking on 19 July. The strategy reiterates the UK's intention to take a comprehensive approach to combating trafficking—both by focusing on tackling traffickers and maintaining effective care for victims.
The strategy also sets out our commitment to raising awareness of trafficking among the public and the private sector. The Government recognise the importance of Anti-Slavery Day as an opportunity to improve understanding and increase vigilance in our communities.
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