Identification of victims of modern slavery
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Identification of victims of modern slavery call for evidence: summary of responses
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A summary of responses to the call for evidence.
Original call for evidence
Summary
Seeking your evidence and views on the UK's system for identifying victims of modern slavery.
This call for evidence ran from
10am on 16 July 2025 to 11:59pm on 8 October 2025
Call for evidence description
This call for evidence is an important step towards longer-term reforms of the modern slavery identification system (National Referral Mechanism). We are interested in hearing from a wide range of different groups about ways that the UK can have a more effective identification system for victims of modern slavery, where victims are recognised early and accurately so they can be protected and provided with appropriate assistance and support towards their recovery from exploitation.
The call for evidence is structured around 3 themes where the government has identified a particular need for further evidence and insights:
- definitions of victims of modern slavery
- initial identification of victims of modern slavery
- formal identification of victims of modern slavery
Documents
Call for evidence: background information (accessible)
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Call for evidence: questionnaire (accessible)
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Call for evidence: background information and questionnaire (Welsh)
PDF, 495 KB, 28 pages
Call for evidence: background information and questionnaire (easy read)
PDF, 2.63 MB, 20 pages
Call for evidence: background information and questionnaire (British Sign Language)
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Glossary
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Privacy Information Notice
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