Human Trafficking
(asked on 23rd January 2015) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to paragraph 6.3.11 of the National Referral Mechanism Review published in November 2014, if he will review the provision of legal aid to potential victims of human trafficking.
This question was answered on 2nd February 2015
Civil legal aid is currently available to help victims of human trafficking in relation to applications for leave to enter or remain in the UK, and also for claims for damages or under employment law brought by victims of human trafficking arising in connection with their exploitation.
My officials are working with the Home Office on implementation of the Review's recommendations.