Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania
A recent court ruling may prevent the UK Home Office from deporting young male trafficking victims to Albania. Data indicates that while female trafficking victims were historically more common, the majority of recent referrals involve males exploited in the illegal drug trade.
Why it matters
Challenges current UK immigration and deportation policies regarding human trafficking victims and highlights the changing demographics of exploitation.
In the year to the end of March, 2,247 Albanians were deported from the UK – accounting for a quarter of enforced returns. In the year to the end of March, 2,247 Albanians were deported from the UK – accounting for a quarter of enforced returns. Immigration and asylum Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania Many males are returned even if they have been trafficked but Home Office must now consider new legal guidance
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Home Office could be blocked from deporting many young male trafficking victims to Albania after a major court ruling.
Thousands of Albanian males have been identified as potential trafficking victims in the UK in recent years. Many are sent back to their country even if they are potential or confirmed victims of trafficking, as the Home Office contends they will be safe there.
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