UK Safeguarding Minister commits to eliminating modern slavery case backlog within two years, hiring 200 additional Home Office staff.
UK Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has committed to eliminating a backlog of over 23,000 modern slavery cases within two years. To achieve this, the Home Office will hire 200 additional staff. Currently, many suspected victims, including children, have been waiting for decisions for years. The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner supports the initiative but urges increased prosecutions against exploiters. The UK estimates about 130,000 modern slavery victims exist.
October 18, 2024
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