Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Rejected
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Treat human trafficking primarily as a protection issue, not an irregular migration concern.
Conclusion
The Home Office and respective public authorities should treat human trafficking as primarily a protection issue and not an irregular migration concern. Future legislation must take account of the legitimate protection and support needs of all victims including UK nationals.
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation, stating it is right to tackle modern slavery and migration together and that Ministers work to balance secure borders with providing victims appropriate support.
Paragraph Reference:
30
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
15. As set out in the introduction, given the close links between modern slavery and migration, with around three-quarters of potential victims being subject to immigration controls from January to September 20222, it is right that the Home Office tackles both together. Our Ministers work together closely to balance the need to ensure the UK maintains secure borders and public order, whilst providing victims of crime with appropriate support. 16. The Government remains committed to identifying victims of modern slavery, both UK and foreign nationals, and providing appropriate support where necessary. A total of 10,704 people received support through the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract (MSVCC) during the year ending June 2023, the largest number supported for any year since the contract began.