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22/06/2018
Man Charged With Human Trafficking And Controlling Prostitution
Police have charged a 33-year-old man with human trafficking and controlling prostitution offences.
The suspect was arrested in Belfast by detectives from the PSNI Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit as part of an operation on Wednesday, 20 June.
He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court today, 22 June.
(LM)
The suspect was arrested in Belfast by detectives from the PSNI Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit as part of an operation on Wednesday, 20 June.
He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court today, 22 June.
(LM)
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Two Charged In Connection With Human Trafficking
Two people have been charged after a 29-year-old woman was rescued by the PSNI's Human Trafficking Unit in Co Tyrone. Officers carried out searches after concerns were raised about a woman's safety in Dungannon. A 32-year-old man has been charged with rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and kidnapping.
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Pair Jailed After Admitting Human Trafficking And Prostitution Offences
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Sex-Work Law Review Shows Minimal Effect On Demand
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Sex-Work Law Review Shows Minimal Effect On Demand
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Ford Launches Prostitution Inquiry
Justice Minister David Ford is to commission independent research into prostitution in order to inform future policy on the issue. The issue of prostitution has received considerable interest in recent times.
Ford Launches Prostitution Inquiry
Justice Minister David Ford is to commission independent research into prostitution in order to inform future policy on the issue. The issue of prostitution has received considerable interest in recent times.
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