61
Deferred
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.
Government Response Summary
The government response discusses the Section 45 defence of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, which does not address the conclusion about the extensive and detrimental time taken for Conclusive Grounds decision-making within the National Referral Mechanism.
Paragraph Reference
191
Government Response
Deferred
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
61. The Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) found in 2019 that the Section 45 defence struck the right balance between protecting victims and preventing abuse, however, the Government recognises that concerns remain.
Source
Committee
Home Affairs Committee
Inquiry
Human Trafficking
Report
First Report - Human trafficking
08 Dec 2023
HC 124
Addressee Bodies
Home Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.5 yrs
Report published
08 Dec 2023