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- Community Safety · City of London
Art exhibition by modern slavery survivors displayed in City of London
An exhibition featuring artwork by survivors of modern slavery is currently on display in Aldwych, following its run in Trafalgar Square. Organised by Hestia, 'Art is Freedom' aims to highlight the issue of exploitation and encourage public awareness.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 68 · Hype 41 - Latest
London exhibition showcases art by 26 modern slavery survivors
The Art is Freedom exhibition is touring venues across London, displaying pieces created by 26 survivors of modern slavery. Charity Hestia ran the workshops that generated the art and independent anti‑slavery commissioner Eleanor Lyons assisted in curating the show.
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LatestEx-Kent PC barred from policing after sex line contact
A former Kent Police officer, who reviewed intelligence on modern slavery and violence against women, has been barred from future policing roles. PC Trevor Bonett would have been dismissed for gross misconduct after contacting sex lines and adult websites.
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Policing · WestminsterMet Police failed trafficking victims linked to Mohamed Al Fayed, survivors say
Four survivors of trafficking linked to the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed say the Metropolitan Police did not refer them to the National Referral Mechanism when they reported abuse. The Home Office has confirmed at least five survivors, but police only began offering referrals in April 2026.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterFive Al Fayed survivors confirmed as trafficking victims by Home Office
The Home Office has confirmed five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed’s abuse as victims of human trafficking, including four former Harrods employees. Decisions issued between May and July 2026 follow referrals by charity Unseen UK, with survivors describing systemic exploitation across Al Fayed’s businesses and properties.
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