The UK government has announced new measures to better support victims of modern slavery, pledging to eliminate the backlog of unresolved cases within two years.
The commitment was outlined in a late Friday release from the Home Office titled “Modern Slavery Victims to Be Supported in Fresh Measures” and comes in response to long-standing delays that have left many survivors in limbo.
Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips unveiled the reforms on Thursday during an event marking Anti-Slavery Week.
Speaking to a gathering of charity representatives and law enforcement officials, Phillips underscored her determination to overhaul the system and boost prosecutions against traffickers.
