Home Office issues updated Modern Slavery Statutory guidance, clarifying victim procedures, refining National Referral Mechanism decisions, and improving frontline support and protection

The guidance outlines indicators of exploitation such as restricted movement, control over identity documents and signs of abuse, and explains the responsibilities of “first responders” to refer potential victims into the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for formal identification and support. It also details the support framework available to victims, including safe accommodation, financial assistance and access to legal and healthcare services, while describing how competent authorities assess evidence to determine victim status and ensure safeguarding…