UK anti-trafficking efforts need overhaul, says report

Efforts to combat human trafficking in the UK are ''shambolic'' and in urgent need of reform, according to a new report by the Centre for Social Justice.

The think tank says victims are often treated as criminals and there is little understanding of how widespread the problem is.

The government rejects much of the criticism and says the current Home Office-led approach is working.

Michael Buchanan reports.

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