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Modern Slavery Cases Surge in UK

Record high number of modern slavery victims referred to UK's NRM; concerns raised about access to support and longer processing times.

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Human Rights ViolationsHuman RightsImmigrationSocial IssuesGovernment PolicyModern Slavery

The Salvation ArmyKalayaanHome Office

Major Kathy BetteridgeAvril Sharp

What is Kalayaan's main concern regarding the NRM and what action do they propose?: Avril Sharp from Kalayaan, a modern slavery charity, advocates for a review of the organizations that can refer victims into the NRM, citing serious risks survivors face without a functioning first responder system.
What were the most common forms of exploitation reported for adults and children in England?: The majority of adult referrals in England were due to labor exploitation (1,138), while for children, the most common form of exploitation was criminal (589). A significant number of referrals involved UK nationals (1,092), with Albanian and Vietnamese nationals also highly represented.
What measures are being taken by the Home Office to address the backlog of modern slavery cases?: The Home Office is recruiting 200 staff to address a backlog of around 20,000 modern slavery cases, aiming to improve processing times and provide timely support to survivors.
What is the record number of potential modern slavery victims referred to the NRM in the latest quarter?: The number of potential modern slavery victims referred to the UK's National Referral Mechanism (NRM) reached a record high of 4,758 between July and September 2024, a 10% increase from the previous quarter and a 15% rise compared to the same period in 2023.
How did the number of potential victims seeking help from The Salvation Army change in 2024, and what are the potential reasons for this change?: The Salvation Army, which runs a victim care contract for the government, reported a 22% decrease in potential victims seeking their help in 2024, possibly due to stricter immigration laws and eligibility criteria for victim recognition.

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