He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler
Author: Chris ClementsPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Scotland
Crime & Law

Ghanaian Joshua Amissah testified at Hamilton Sheriff Court that he endured non-stop work and insufficient food aboard the Sea Lady, a scallop vessel owned by TN Trawlers. Skipper Tom Jr pleaded guilty to failing to provide adequate food, rest, or training to his Ghanaian crew in 2017. Company owner Thomas Nicholson admitted breaching a human trafficking court order. The nine-year case marks a legal first in Scotland.
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