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Human Trafficking: West Africa

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 27 March 2025UIN 40928

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle the trafficking of children to the UK from West Africa.

Answered by Jess Phillips

The Home Office has a network of policy and operational officers posted across West Africa to engage host countries on home affairs issues, including child trafficking, and provide cooperation on investigations where necessary.

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