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Child trafficking victims speak out against Britain’s ‘distressing’ and ‘retraumatising’ immigration system
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CHILD trafficking victims have spoken out against Britain’s “distressing” and “retraumatising” immigration system, in a new report calling for ministers to ensure victims’ rights are upheld. 

The 12-month study is the first to draw on the experiences and opinions of 31 young victims of modern-day slavery and trafficking, whose voice researchers say, have been “missing from the debate” in Britain when developing mechanisms and policies.  

Young people involved in the study said they faced consistent barriers and challenges when navigating the asylum system. 

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