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Recommendation 9
9
Accepted
Paragraph: 42
Urgently resume publication of annual human trafficking reports, including victim support details.
Recommendation
The Home Office should urgently resume publication of its annual reports on human trafficking. It should publish a Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery annual report by March 2024 to include key outputs and Home Office policies that are in development to address shortcomings, including prevention work, victim support for those in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and post-NRM, and support for UK nationals.
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation and commits to resuming publication of an Annual Report on Modern Slavery this year to outline its strategic approach and monitor ongoing work.
Paragraph Reference:
42
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
This year the Government will resume publication of an Annual Report on Modern Slavery to set out our strategic approach to tackling modern slavery, and ensure the work being done to tackle this crime is shared and monitored. We will continue to work closely with stakeholders to inform our approach to tackling all forms of exploitation, including through Modern Slavery Engagement Forums (MSEFs). The Government will also consider delivering a new modern slavery strategy.