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Supreme Court gives new rights to victims of trafficking who take their traffickers to court
In a landmark first case on human trafficking, the Supreme Court has made new law which means that a child victim of trafficking can recover damages from her trafficker.
Victim of trafficking successfully challenges Legal Aid Agency's refusal of funding
In a judgment handed down on 13 June 2014, it was found that the refusal to grant legal aid exceptional funding had been unlawful, and risked a breach of their human rights.
Anti-Slavery to intervene on Hounga v Allen
The Supreme Court has granted permission for Anti-Slavery International to intervene in the case of Hounga v Allen.
Domestic worker permitted to pursue complaint of caste discrimination
The Secretary of State has the power to amend the Equality Act 2010 to make 'caste' a protected characteristic. However, an Employment Tribunal has today held that 'caste' is already part of the protected characteristics of race.