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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Call for Evidence – Identification of Victims of Modern Slavery (Summary of Responses Report)

24 February 2026 · Home Office

Proposed by Jess Phillips Lab Birmingham Yardley

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Office published a summary report from a Call for Evidence on identifying victims of modern slavery.
  • The report has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses and published on GOV.UK.
  • The Home Office will use the evidence to inform future legislative and policy development.

Issue summary

This statement discusses the publication of a summary report from a Call for Evidence on identifying victims of modern slavery.

Action requested

The Home Office will consider the evidence received to inform future legislative and policy development, building on commitments made in the Statement on Restoring Order and Control. A copy of the Summary of Responses report has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses and published on GOV.UK.

Key facts

  • The Call for Evidence closed on 8 October 2025.
  • The Home Office received 119 responses from various stakeholders, including NGOs, civil society organisations, local authorities, academics, law enforcement, first responders, parliamentarians, and members of the public.
  • Ten stakeholder engagement workshops were conducted with relevant groups.
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