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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bancroft

Thousands of modern slavery cases rejected in Home Office crackdown on ‘bogus claims’

PA

Thousands of suspected modern slavery victims have had their cases rejected in a Home Office crackdown on “bogus claims” – a move experts warn puts the most vulnerable at risk.

The Home Office has dramatically increased the number of rejections since January after toughening its criteria for approval by demanding those referred for help prove they are victims by submitting police or medical reports.

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