Website highlights human trafficking is a crime

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has launched a revamped website highlighting the crime of human trafficking in Ireland.

This follows concerns expressed by organisations supporting victims of sexual exploitation that there needed to be greater public awareness that the purchase of sex is now a crime.

Sarah Benson from Ruhama welcomed the minister’s move but added: “It is only one of a number of measures needed to combat trafficking. They include training for gardaí, the rollout of protection services bureaux, and NGO involvement.”