UK law could deny Fayed accusers recognition as victims of human trafficking

A proposed UK immigration and asylum bill has raised concerns from the independent anti-slavery commissioner, who warns that new credibility tests could wrongly deny recognition to survivors of sexual violence as victims of human trafficking. The measures, described as fundamentally unfair, risk leaving vulnerable individuals—including those allegedly abused by a high-profile figure—without crucial support. Critics argue the bill may deepen systemic barriers for trafficking survivors already struggling to access protection. The warning highlights potential gaps in safeguarding for some of the most at-risk groups under the new legislation.

‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner saysSurvivors of sexual violence could wrongly be denied recognition as victims of human trafficking under credibility tests in a new UK law, the independent anti-slavery commissioner has warned.Eleanor Lyons said the measures in the immigration and asylum bill were fundamentally unfair and could lead to many more victims of slavery and trafficking, including those allegedly abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, being denied support. Continue reading...