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Recommendation 61

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Extensive National Referral Mechanism Conclusive Grounds decision time is unacceptable and detrimental

Conclusion
The extensive time taken for Conclusive Grounds decision-making within the National Referral Mechanism is unacceptable. Lengthy decision-making is detrimental to victims’ mental health and wellbeing and puts significant pressure on the services that support them during this time.
Paragraph Reference: 191
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 ↗