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Recommendation 98
98
Deferred
Paragraph: 295
Introduce a statutory definition of child criminal exploitation to protect victims and ensure justice.
Recommendation
We are disappointed that the Government does not currently agree that there is compelling evidence to introduce a statutory definition of child criminal exploitation. We urge the Government to read our evidence and to consider introducing a statutory definition to ensure a) that children who commit criminal offences as a consequence of their own exploitation receive appropriate support and protection as victims, and b) that people who criminally exploit children receive a proportionate law enforcement response.
Government Response Summary
The government did not address the recommendation to consider introducing a statutory definition of child criminal exploitation. Instead, it discussed its review of the commitment to provide 12 months of support to confirmed adult victims of modern slavery.
Paragraph Reference:
295
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
98. We have carefully reviewed the previous commitment to provide 12 months of support to confirmed victims of modern slavery and concluded that the existing needs- based approach through the Recovery Needs Assessment (RNA) ensures that Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract (MSVCC) support is available to confirmed adult victims for the necessary length of time, including if this is 12 months, or longer.