The Independent emphasizes its role in delivering crucial journalism on various issues, including reproductive rights and crime legislation, without paywalls. Their latest focus is on a proposed law change aimed at creating a new criminal offense for 'plugging,' a practice used by organized crime to exploit vulnerable individuals. This law, part of the Crime and Policing Bill, seeks to protect children and adults from being coerced into dangerous situations that put their lives at risk. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips highlights the cruelty behind these gang activities and supports the new amendments.
Gang leaders who imprison vulnerable individuals in a cycle of coercion, forcing them to transport illicit goods in dangerous ways, could face harsh prison sentences.
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The proposed legislation aims to tackle the inhumane practice of 'plugging' that endangers lives and exploits vulnerable members of society.
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips condemned the vile nature of gang operations manipulating young individuals into dangerous situations, emphasizing the need for stricter laws.
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