Question 1

How many victims of trafficking are there in the UK?&#10;A) 6, 993&#10;B) 75,000&#10;C) 4 million&#10;D) We can't say for sure

Accepted Answer

The exact number of trafficking victims in the UK is difficult to determine due to the hidden nature of the crime and underreporting.

Question 2

The Modern Slavery Act was introduced in England and Wales in:&#10;A) January 1908&#10;B) July 1957&#10;C) March 2015&#10;D) October 2018

Accepted Answer

The Modern Slavery Act was introduced in England and Wales in March 2015 to address issues related to slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labor, and human trafficking.

Question 3

As part of the National Referral Mechanism, the Competent Authority makes two key decisions. They are called:&#10;A) Reasonable Grounds and Conclusive Ground decisions&#10;B) Recovery and Reflection decisions&#10;C) First Assessment and Second Assessment decisions&#10;D) The victim and Visa decisions

Accepted Answer

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) involves two key decisions made by the Competent Authority: the Reasonable Grounds decision, which determines if there are reasonable grounds to believe someone is a victim of trafficking or modern slavery, and the Conclusive Grounds decision, which is the final determination of victim status.

Question 4

The 'ideal victim' of sex trafficking is someone who is regarded as&#10;A) Having chosen to sell sex voluntarily but regrets it&#10;B) Having exhibited no agency either in their movement across borders or in the sale of sex&#10;C) Having chosen to cross borders using the services of a smuggler but has subsequently been exploited&#10;D) Having chosen to sell sex but has to pay off a debt bondage

Accepted Answer

The 'ideal victim' in the context of sex trafficking is often perceived as someone who has no agency or control over their situation, making them more sympathetic and fitting the stereotype of a victim who is entirely coerced or forced into their circumstances.

Question 5

The Rescue Industry is made up of&#10;A) Police and immigration officials only&#10;B) Non-governmental organisations only&#10;C) A range of 'social helpers' from a diverse network of organisations and agencies&#10;D) Different states/countries

Accepted Answer

The Rescue Industry comprises a diverse network of organizations and agencies, including NGOs, government bodies, and other social helpers, all working together to address issues like human trafficking and exploitation.

Question 6

Anti-trafficking Responses are often categorised within the '3Ps' framework. What are the 3Ps?&#10;A) Patrols, protection and prosecution&#10;B) Policing, patrols and protection&#10;C) Prevention, protection and prosecution&#10;D) Prevention, policing and prosecution

Accepted Answer

The '3Ps' framework in anti-trafficking responses stands for Prevention, Protection, and Prosecution. These are the key strategies used to combat human trafficking.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of an anti-trafficking prevention strategy?&#10;A) Targeting demand for trafficked labour&#10;B) Rescue raids&#10;C) Anti-trafficking campaigns&#10;D) Identifying those at risk of trafficking in 'origin countries'

Accepted Answer

Rescue raids are typically considered a response or intervention strategy rather than a prevention strategy. Prevention strategies focus on stopping trafficking before it occurs, such as targeting demand, raising awareness, and identifying those at risk.

Question 8

Human trafficking is generally understood to be made up of three important elements; the action, the means and&#10;A) Immigration&#10;B) The use of force&#10;C) The ends&#10;D) The purpose

Accepted Answer

The three elements of human trafficking are the action (what is done), the means (how it is done), and the purpose (why it is done).

Question 9

In legal terms, 'modern slavery' is&#10;A) A broad term referring to several forms of exploitation, including human trafficking&#10;B) A newer term for human trafficking&#10;C) A term referring to forced compulsory labour&#10;D) A term describing only the most extreme forms of trafficking and exploitation

Accepted Answer

'Modern slavery' is a broad term that encompasses various forms of exploitation, including human trafficking, forced labor, and other practices that violate human rights.

Question 10

What is the key challenge to prosecuting and convicting trafficking offences?&#10;A) Offenders from foreign countries present complications for prosecution&#10;B) The offenders involved in trafficking are difficult to identify&#10;C) Victims are often reluctant to engage with the criminal justice system&#10;D) Trafficking victims are difficult to find

Accepted Answer

Victims of trafficking are often reluctant to engage with the criminal justice system due to fear of retaliation, distrust of authorities, or trauma, making it challenging to prosecute and convict offenders.

Deck 16: Trafficking and Exploitation