International Transport Workers Federation loses trafficking injunction bid

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The International Transport Workers Federation’s injunction application over alleged migrant-fishermen trafficking risks was refused by the High Court on 7 December 2018. The federation sought changes to the Atypical Scheme requiring workers to remain with a particular employer or vessel. O’Connor J held that the evidence did not satisfy the standard for an interlocutory injunction after balancing the risks identified by both sides. The court’s refusal concerned interim relief; the underlying proceedings were being prepared for an early trial.