Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 37
37
Deferred
Paragraph: 122
Require Chief Constables to provide comprehensive training and resources for modern slavery victim identification.
Conclusion
Chief Constables must ensure that their police officers and public-facing staff (including non-specialist staff, as appropriate) are supported through initial and ongoing training and learning, specialist policing resources and victim support arrangements, so that they are able to identify effectively and support potential victims of modern slavery.
Government Response Summary
The government response discusses Ofcom's independence and enforcement powers under the Online Safety Act 2023, which is unrelated to the recommendation about police training on modern slavery.
Paragraph Reference:
122
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
37. Ofcom is operationally independent of Government. As set out in the Online Safety Act 2023, Ofcom has a tough suite of enforcement powers to use against companies who fail to fulfil their duties. This includes fines of up to £18 million or 10 per cent of qualifying annual global turnover (whichever is greater).