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The men say disqualifying people believed to be trafficking victims from getting protection and support because they have convictions is unfair.

Justice systems around the world are using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess people with criminal convictions. These AI technologies rely on machine learning algorithms and their key purpose is to predict the risk of reoffending. They influence decisions made by the courts and prisons and by parole and probation officers.

The idea is one of a series put forward by the Refugee Council.

Family members of East Timorese in UK denied right to visit, as Home Office says too many hoping to work illegally

Home secretary failed in her duty by failing to provide pregnant women and children enough money for healthy food

Residents of nearby village say water mains and sewers cannot cope with large numbers of arrivals at RAF Wethersfield

The Vilnius summit could have achieved much more, if only the political willpower had allowed it

Home Office tour of asylum seeker Bibby Stockholm barge emphasises no-frills features including TVs that don’t work

With bunk beds, metal fencing and cabins for six people, Lizzie Dearden reports from the controversial Bibby Stockholm

Legislation that would give the Home Office the power to intercept encrypted messages and disable security features without telling the public is strongly opposed by the iPhone maker

US tech firm says giving government oversight of security changes could endanger encrypted products