The number of referrals for people trafficking has increased by a third in the last year, according to Home Office data, with nine out of 10 suspected cases accepted to be victims.
The number of referrals for the period April t0 June 2022 was 4,171 – the highest number recorded since the national referral mechanism (NRM) was introduced in 2009. This is the government’s system for potential victims of trafficking to access support and have their cases investigated.
