FOI request detail

Freedom of Information request - Reports of human trafficking victims

Request ID: FOI-2108-1920
Date published: 24 October 2019

You asked

I'm submitting an FOI request to for the following questions: How many people have reported human trafficking on the tube within the past five years? How many beggars on the tube have been reported as victims of human trafficking?

We answered

Our ref: FOI-2108-1920/GH

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 14 October 2019 asking for information about human trafficking victims.

Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy.

I can advise that we do not hold the information you require. Begging and any incidents involving crimes on the Tube are handled by the British Transport Police and they would therefore be best placed to advise you if any incidents involving human trafficking have occurred.

If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely

Graham Hurt

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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