Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania
Summary
A UK court ruled that the Home Office must consider new guidance before deporting young male trafficking victims back to Albania, as they remain at risk of harm. The court found that despite Albania's efforts, corruption and lack of support for trafficking victims persist, making deportation unsafe.Key Facts
- Thousands of young Albanian males in the UK are identified as potential victims of trafficking.
- Many have been deported to Albania, which the Home Office says is a safe place for them to return.
- A court case involved a 21-year-old Albanian male trafficked into cannabis farming in the UK, who was recognized as a victim but denied asylum.
- A tribunal ruled he faces a "real risk" if returned to Albania due to ongoing threats from traffickers.
- The court issued new guidance requiring the Home Office to carefully assess risks before deporting male trafficking victims to Albania.
- Albania has problems with corruption and lacks shelters for adult male trafficking victims.
- Albanian criminal gangs use violence and threats, including sharing abuse videos, to control trafficking victims.
- The Home Office is considering whether to appeal the ruling.
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