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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
David Batty

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

Mohamed Al Fayed, in a tartan jacket, speaks while walking through a crowd
Mohamed Al Fayed in 2003. Under the legislation, Home Office officials must view any striking similarities in trafficking claims as reasons for disbelief. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian

Survivors 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.

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