Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Accepted
Paragraph: 67
Set out how Modern Slavery Strategy will combat demand for sexual exploitation.
Conclusion
The Government’s Modern Slavery Strategy, which we have recommended be updated, must set out how the Government will combat the demand for sexual exploitation created by individuals who pay for sex.
Government Response Summary
The government states it shares the Committee's focus on a strategy and references the existing Modern Slavery Strategy 2014 and Modern Slavery Act 2015, but does not commit to updating the strategy to specifically combat the demand for sexual exploitation.
Paragraph Reference:
67
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
17. We share the Committee’s focus on the importance of a strategy to guide work tackling this crime. As set out in the introduction, the UK’s response to modern slavery is underpinned by the Modern Slavery Strategy 2014 as well as the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and subsequent legislation. 2 Annex: analysis of modern slavery NRM referrals from asylum, small boats and detention cohorts - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)