The woman was with her family, including two young children when she was approached by the suspect, who is described as in his late teens. He spoke briefly to her before assaulting her.

The man has been charged with a total of 44 human trafficking type offences, and the matter is currently before the court. View the Darwin man charged with forced labour release.

If established, a SIENA connection would allow law enforcement authorities from Singapore to be connected with over 3,000 law enforcement agencies from over 70 countries, facilitating bilateral communication with or without the involvement of Europol.

Building on its existing expertise, the SIRIUS Project will continue to support the daily efforts of law enforcement, judicial authorities, and service providers during its third phase, set to begin next year, while also keeping policymakers informed about the persistent challenges they face.

In the upcoming year, the office will continue to pursue effective and impactful investigations and litigation, with trial judgments in several cases to be expected. Further policies in the year 2025, including on environmental and cyber-enabled crimes, will underline the relevance of the Rome Statute in helping ensure a more just world.

Fenemigho reminded the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria of their pivotal role in ensuring the disability law is not just a paper tiger but a fully realized tool for change. He called on the commission to embrace a proactive stance by ensuring their efforts translate into tangible actions.

This Policy developed by the OTP was achieved through a comprehensive consultation process with more than 150 external experts from over 50 countries and 50 written submissions from 24 countries, including survivor communities, civil society organisations, advocates, academics, national authorities, international organisations, investigative mechanisms and other justice actors.

While slavery crimes have a long history, they, unfortunately, are not a thing of the past. Slavery or enslavement is committed whenever there is an exercise of powers attaching to the rights of ownership over one or more persons.

"Even if we set aside the animal welfare and public health risks, the conservation implications of expanding parrot farming are profound. The practice could exacerbate the very challenges it aims to solve, jeopardizing fragile ecosystems and accelerating species decline."

"JBS's factory farming model conflicts with this vision, as it prioritises profit over the welfare of animals, people and the environment."