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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Ambrose

UK’s illegal migration bill will force traffickers underground, says May

Theresa May
Theresa May called for modern slavery victims to be excluded from measures within the UK’s illegal migration bill. Photograph: House of Commons/PA

The UK’s illegal migration bill could mean modern slavery victims are less likely to give evidence against traffickers, Theresa May has said.

The former Conservative prime minister warned MPs that slave drivers and traffickers will find it easier to escape justice under Rishi Sunak’s immigration plans.

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