Jamie Stone
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(5 years, 2 months ago)
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Priti Patel
That dialogue is already under way, and, in view of the terrible tragedy that has taken place, it is right that it is under way.
Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) (LD)
Human trafficking is indeed a terrible crime, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. Ironically, it is some of the victims who have already arrived in this country who know most about these criminals and their methods, and it would assist us hugely if we could persuade them to turn Queen’s evidence without fear of retribution or deportation. Does the Home Secretary agree that we should look at mechanisms whereby that might happen without their being too fearful to come forward and help us?
Priti Patel
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and I can assure the House that in this particular investigation, that is exactly how we will be working.