Human Trafficking
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle human trafficking.
Answered by Jess Phillips
The Government remains firmly committed to ensuring that all victims of modern slavery and human trafficking are effectively identified and supported to rebuild their lives, while taking action to bring those who exploit vulnerable people to justice.
In March 2025 the Modern Slavery Action Plan was shared, this sets out the first steps in our ambitious vision to tackle modern slavery across the whole system.
In July 2025, the Home Office launched a public Call for Evidence on how the Government can further improve the process of identifying victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. This closed on 8 October 2025, and officials are analysing the responses received.
In addition, as set out in the Restoring Order and Control policy statement, published in November 2025 we are committed to bring forward new legislation on modern slavery to clarify our obligations and enable us to address potential misuse while maintaining essential protections.
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