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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(22 June 2026)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to support alleged victims of modern slavery in the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

Asked by:
Sam Carling (Labour)

Answer

The serious events in Crewe are part of an ongoing police investigation. It is for first responder organisations to refer any victims to support services as appropriate.

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is the UK’s framework for identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. First Responders are made up of statutory and non-statutory organisations, including the police, Local Authorities, Border Force and specific NGOs. National referral mechanism guidance: adult (England and Wales) - GOV.UK

They are trained by their respective organisations to identify indicators of modern slavery and refer potential victims into the NRM for their cases to be considered by the appropriate Competent Authority. Once referred into the NRM, individuals have the option to access specialist Government support.


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