Actor Tom Lister is a familiar face to many, and is best known for his role as Carl King in the hit TV soap Emmerdale. Off screen he is using his influence to raise awareness of human trafficking and to champion the work of Hope for Justice.
A new private members bill to assist victims of Human Trafficking is due to have its second reading debate in the House of Lords on 25th November.
The bill, Human Trafficking (Further Provisions and Support for Victims) Bill (covering the UK) has been tabled by Lord McColl of Dulwich. The bill is in line with the EU Directive on Human Trafficking but has more robust provisions e.g. in respect of non prosecution of victims of human trafficking.
We would be grateful if you would contact the Peers (particularly any Peers that you know) asking them to attend the second reading debate and support the bill. A list of arguments in favour of the bill along with a list of peers can be found at: click here