Open call for evidence: Identification of victims of modern slavery

Seeking your evidence and views on the UK's system for identifying victims of modern slavery.

This call for evidence closes at
11:59pm on 8 October 2025

Call for evidence description

This call for evidence is an important step towards longer-term reforms of the modern slavery identification system (National Referral Mechanism). We are interested in hearing from a wide range of different groups about ways that the UK can have a more effective identification system for victims of modern slavery, where victims are recognised early and accurately so they can be protected and provided with appropriate assistance and support towards their recovery from exploitation.

The call for evidence is structured around 3 themes where the government has identified a particular need for further evidence and insights:

• definitions of victims of modern slavery
• initial identification of victims of modern slavery
• formal identification of victims of modern slavery

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Ways to respond

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Email to:

modernslavery.cfe@homeoffice.gov.uk

Write to:

Identification of victims of modern slavery call for evidence
Modern Slavery Unit
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF