The criticisms of the National Crime Agency’s failure to tackle slavery are very serious – Diane Abbott

Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow
Home Secretary, speaking in response to comments from the independent
anti-slavery commissioner, said:

“The criticisms
of the National Crime Agency’s failure to tackle slavery are very serious.

“The claim that modern
slavery offences are just lying dormant on the NCA database because these
crimes are not taken seriously is deeply troubling. The NCA is accountable for
its performance to the Home Secretary, so Amber Rudd has serious questions to answer.”