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Update to the Modern Slavery Statutory Guidance

13 December 2022

Proposing MP
Robert Jenrick Reform
Newark
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses updates to the Modern Slavery Statutory Guidance, focusing on changes to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) recovery period for potential victims of modern slavery.

Action Requested

Effective immediately, the Government is amending guidance to reduce the minimum recovery period from 45 days to 30 days and will update Reasonable Grounds decision-making guidance operational in January 2023. The updated guidance aims to ensure timely and evidence-based decisions for victim identification.

Key Facts

  • Effective date of guidance amendment: 13 December 2022.
  • New minimum recovery period: 30 days.
  • Reasonable Grounds decision-making guidance will go live in January 2023.
  • Updated guidance will be published on GOV.UK and placed in Libraries of both Houses.
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