Identification of adults with lived experience of modern slavery in the UK

In light of the changing patterns documented in the NRM and DtN data in recent years, together with widespread concerns over the coverage and quality of the training provided to First Responders, the objectives of the project were: 1. [...] Section 69(1) of that instrument also confers powers on the Secretary of State to define the meaning of ‘victim of slavery’ and ‘victim of human trafficking’ for the purpose of identification through the adoption of regulations. [...] Current challenges and shortcomings Having set out the legal and policy framework for the identification of people with lived experience of modern slavery in the UK, this section presents some of the current challenges and shortcomings related to the operation of this system. [...] Consultants from the Lived Experience Focus Group highlighted the need for First Responders to be capable of providing accurate and accessible information about the NRM process – including on the interview and possible outcomes, predicted timelines, and specifics surrounding the nature of the support provided (including the type of accommodation, where it is located, and what the conditions are).1. [...] The focus group with First Responders, meanwhile, further confirmed the effectiveness of group work and scenario-based activities,132 while in the Co-Creation Workshop, one participant drew attention to the potential impact of role-playing NRM interview scenarios where some members of the group present the story as the ‘victim’.133 The focus group also engaged in a discussion of e-learning.