Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 56
56
Rejected
We support the creation of a Survivor Advisory Council.
Conclusion
We support the creation of a Survivor Advisory Council. Such a body could empower survivors of forced labour to contribute to meaningful legislative change and policy reform. (Conclusion, Paragraph 279)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government rejected the creation of a dedicated Survivor Advisory Council, stating it is not the most effective approach, and will instead strengthen collaboration with existing sector-led Lived Experience Advisory Panels to amplify survivor voices.
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Government Response
Rejected
HM Government · verbatim extract
Rejected
We remain committed to amplifying survivor voices and recognise the valuable contribution that people with lived experience can make to meaningful legislative change and policy reform. After careful consideration, we have concluded that establishing a dedicated Survivor Advisory Council is not the most effective approach. We will continue to strengthen collaboration with existing sector-led Lived Experience Advisory Panels (LEAPs), which offer safe, inclusive spaces and diverse survivor perspectives. We welcome the opportunity to work with the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner on this.
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