Commission work to better understand victim experience of police response to modern slavery
The hidden victims: Report on Hestia's super-complaint on the police response to victims of modern slavery
Published 1 October 2022Super-complaintJoint with College of Policing, IOPC4 recommendations
Found victims of modern slavery still not receiving the treatment they deserve. Access to support inconsistent across forces. Victims treated as criminals despite s.45 defence in Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Coverage
The organisations covered are not linked in this record. Check the original report for its scope and addressees.
Recommendations
Ensure officers can identify victims, understand NRM, recognise s.45 defence, and know support available
Ensure resources enable effective investigation of modern slavery offences with appropriately skilled investigators
Ensure support mechanisms consistently provide high-quality provision for victims of modern slavery