Great Britain Currency
William Wilberforce is a hero from the pages of British political and social history. He is synonymous with the abolition of slavery. He was instrumental in bringing an end the use of British ships in the transportation of slaves from Africa to the Caribbean. The 'Slave Trade Act' was passed in 1807. One would expect that slavery in the United Kingdom would be a thing of the past. It is not so. People trafficking in Great Britain is estimated to be in the thousands each year. It is not possible to present accurate figures because it is an illicit trade.
A Definition
Collins English Dictionary defines a slave as, "a person legally owned by another and having no freedom of action or right to property ; a person forced to work for another against his will.'" Slavery has been outlawed in every country in the world, making this defintion out of date. However, the essentials of slavery have not changed. Invariably, a slave is under the control of a master. Ultimately, there is the underlying threat of violence and abuse. In a contemporary context, where sex slaves are concerned, violence and rape are a threat in their everyday life.
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