Boon, not burden: more support for ex-slaves seen boosting UK economy

Providing a year of financial, legal and health assistance to survivors of modern slavery could boost Britain's economy by millions of pounds, researchers say.

To end slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade, report says

More than 40 million people have been estimated to be captive in modern slavery, which includes forced labor and forced marriage

Indian state sets aside college places for slavery survivors

India already has job and education quotas for its lowest social classes, but this is the first time trafficking survivors will benefit from affirmative action

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Italy court says Eritrean in migrant case was victim of mistaken identity

The defendant always maintained that he was an impoverished refugee called Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre with no criminal background

Singer R. Kelly charged in sex scheme of kidnapping and payoffs

The allegations refer to conduct that stretches back to 1999, according to the indictment

Chile removes statute of limitations on child sex abuse amid Church crisis

The new law applies to crimes of rape, sexual abuse, the production of pornographic materials and prostitution involving children and adolescents

Durable solutions to modern slavery in Britain

Until each child victim has a stable future, the Modern Slavery Act is not fit for purpose