Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 1
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Government prioritises irregular migration at the expense of tackling human trafficking.
Conclusion
We are deeply concerned that the Government is prioritising irregular migration issues at the expense of tackling human trafficking. The Government’s de- prioritisation of human trafficking is not reflective of the scale of the threat it poses or the gravity of the crimes involved. As was expressed by several stakeholders, human trafficking and modern slavery is not an immigration offence (an offence against the State), it is an exploitation offence (an offence against the individual).
Paragraph Reference:
27
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 22 February 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗