The UK’s anti-slavery commissioner has launched an investigation into adult and sex work websites, over the exploitation of trafficked and vulnerable women.
It follows a report by Sky News, which raised serious concerns about how traffickers may be using the platforms to advertise and abuse their victims.
UK anti-slavery commissioner, Eleanor Lyons, said the Online Safety Act puts some duties on the adult services websites but is calling for stronger regulations and laws to be properly enforced.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/anti-slavery-commissioner-launches-investigation-into-pimping-websites-13422307
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