Source · HMICFRS
The hidden victims: Report on Hestia's super-complaint on the police response to victims of modern slavery
1 October 2022
Super-complaint
Joint with College of Policing, IOPC
4 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.
Recommendations
1
Commission work to better understand victim experience of police response to modern slavery
Home Office
2
Ensure officers can identify victims, understand NRM, recognise s.45 defence, and know support available
Chief constables
3
Ensure resources enable effective investigation of modern slavery offences with appropriately skilled investigators
Chief constables
5
Ensure support mechanisms consistently provide high-quality provision for victims of modern slavery
Home Office