‘Assess supports’ for those who are trafficked

Frontline agencies representing victims of sex trafficking have called for an independent rapporteur to assess how effectively victims are being supported.

It comes at a time when sex exploitation is behind seven in 10 cases of human trafficking to Ireland.

The rapporteur would be modelled on the lines of the National Rapporteur for Child Protection and have the power to request information, the competence to assess trends, and would be directly accountable to parliament.