Connecticut: The new anti-trafficking bill seeks to deter underage sex ads. If implemented, the bill will make online and printed publishers liable for felony charges if they run an escort service that exploited minors. The crime will be punishable with up to 10 years in prison or $10,000 fine.
EUROPE
UK: Metro police investigation method is under heavy criticism by local politicians. A report by Silence On Violence accuses the police of heavy handed approach to brothel raids and criticized police performance of less than 1% success rate.
ASIA
Australia: Federal police says that human trafficking in Australia is increasing. Many foreign women are smuggled into sex industry, construction, and manufacture sectors for slave labor. Many women come from Asia and Eastern Europe.
Thailand: Authority says that labor trafficking of migrant workers remain rampant in the country. According to the authority, many young girls come from Laos are forced into prostitution. Traffickers recruit not only victims but also customers to exploit young girls in karaokes and bars.
AFRICA
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