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UK police told to share less data on abused migrant women

UK London woman and two children

London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Police should share less information with immigration officials about abused or trafficked migrant women as it is stops them seeking help, Britain’s police watchdog said on Thursday.  The report, co-led by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, said some women did not report their abuse for fear […]

Compulsory photo ID to vote sparks fears of vulnerable Britons losing out

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London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Thousands of homeless people and minority groups in Britain could be blocked from voting in national elections if government plans requiring voters to show photo identification go ahead, civil society groups warned on Tuesday.  The proposal requiring all citizens to present photo ID to vote were outlined by Queen Elizabeth on […]