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SocietyCourt rules against Home Office in asylum seeker kidnapping case

The Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office’s argument that kidnapping for ransom does not amount to exploitation of trafficking victims. The ruling requires such claims to be considered, potentially making people kidnapped for ransom in Libya eligible for trafficking-victim support.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-07 13:00Original

Court rules against Home Office in asylum seeker kidnapping case
Court rules against Home Office in asylum seeker kidnapping caseSociety