Four United Nations human rights officials have strongly criticised the British Government’s scheme governing protection and labour rights for migrant fishermen from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). The letter focuses on modern forms of racism, slavery and on trafficking in persons. The letter highlights that the Atypical Work Scheme (AWS) is not in line with international law and standards related to trafficking in persons and the human rights of migrants.
Specifically, the letter...
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