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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

UK crime agency to pursue up to 100 lawyers accused of helping traffickers

The NCA logo seen on jackets worn by agency officers
The NCA estimated that ‘tens’ of solicitors could be involved. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

The National Crime Agency is preparing to pursue up to 100 lawyers it believes are helping traffickers abuse modern slavery laws to secure asylum for people entering the UK.

A potentially controversial sweep is being undertaken by the NCA, the British equivalent of the FBI, to identify solicitors who may be breaching their professional code or committing crimes by providing services to organised crime.

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