UK’s richest family on trial for human trafficking
The news of the Hinduja family, worth an estimated £37 billion, being on trial for human trafficking is not only shocking but also deeply disturbing. The allegations of confiscating staff passports, paying them as little as $8 for 18-hour days, and restricting their freedom to leave the house echo the standard model of domestic servant trafficking and abuse. It is appalling to think that individuals of such immense wealth would resort to such despicable and exploitative practices, all in the name of maintaining their opulent lifestyles.
The defence lawyer’s argument that watching a film with the Hinduja children cannot be considered work is beyond comprehension.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker