Commons Sense

House of Commons · Public Bill Committee

- Sitting 1

21 September 2021

Proposed by Jon Featonby

ImmigrationSafeguarding & DBS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Jon Featonby discusses concerns about provisions in the Modern Slavery Act related to an immigration bill.
  • Featonby highlights issues regarding support for survivors of modern slavery.
  • Featonby proposes strengthening part 4 of the Bill to ensure more survivors receive immigration status after a positive conclusive grounds decision.

Issue summary

Jon Featonby discusses concerns about the Modern Slavery Act's provisions within an immigration bill, specifically regarding support for survivors of modern slavery.

Action requested

Featonby suggests strengthening part 4 of the Bill to ensure more survivors receive immigration status upon receiving a positive conclusive grounds decision from the national referral mechanism.

Key facts

  • The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is seen as an international leader in legislation.
  • Only four out of 170 people taken out of exploitation situations consented to enter the NRM during monitored reception centres.
  • Survivors face challenges without secure immigration status after exiting the NRM.
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