Trafficked Children

“Please find below an FOI request relating to the trafficking of children and their subsequent care.

 We would like to know, for each local authority in the UK:

1. How many potentially trafficked children you have identified in the last 12 months?

Devon County Council (DCC) can confirm that it holds this information but disclosure may identify the individuals concerned.  The Council therefore deems this information to be exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 – ‘Personal Information’ as release would breach the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations.

2. How many of these children have been non-UK Nationals?

Devon County Council (DCC) can confirm that it holds this information but disclosure may identify the individuals concerned.  The Council therefore deems this information to be exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 – ‘Personal Information’ as release would breach the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations.

3. Of the children identified what type of care placements have been sought? (foster care, secure, supported accommodation, children’s home, living independently)

Depending on the age and level of independence of our trafficked children, they could be placed in foster care, supported lodgings, 16+placements or residential units.

4. How many children in this cohort have subsequently a) remained in their original placement b) moved to a different placement c) gone missing short-term (72 hours or less) or d) gone missing long-term (over 72 hours)?” 

Devon County Council (DCC) can confirm that it holds this information but disclosure may identify the individuals concerned.  The Council therefore deems this information to be exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 – ‘Personal Information’ as release would breach the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations.