Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking – Temporary Permission To Stay

Modern slavery and human trafficking involve being forced to do something you do not want to do, usually through being hurt or threatened.

At Deluxe Law Chambers, we provide specialist legal support for individuals who are survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking. Victims who receive a positive, conclusive grounds decision from the Home Office may be eligible for Temporary Permission to Stay (TPS) under the Immigration Rules. This form of immigration protection ensures survivors receive the legal, psychological, and physical support necessary for recovery and rebuilding their lives in the UK.

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If you are a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking and need urgent legal help with your Temporary Permission to Stay (TPS) application, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. At Deluxe Law Chambers, we combine legal excellence with compassion to ensure you receive the protection and justice you deserve.

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What to do if you are facing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking?

Modern slavery is a serious crime encompassing slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking. Adults who are referred into the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) can receive support if they consent to it. In England and Wales, support for adult victims is available via the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contact (MSVCC) but is also provided by other services and organisations such as the NHS and local authorities. Child victims are supported by local authorities.

In 2015, the UK government introduced the landmark Modern Slavery Act, giving law enforcement agencies the tools to tackle modern slavery, including maximum life sentences for perpetrators and enhanced protection for victims.

Eligibility requirements for temporary permission to stay as a victim of Human Trafficking or Slavery

The requirements to be met by a person for permission to stay on the grounds of being a confirmed victim of Human Trafficking or Slavery are (as set out in Section 65 (2) (a) to (c) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022), that the grant of permission to stay is necessary for the purpose of: –

  • assisting the person in their recovery from any physical or psychological harm arising from the relevant exploitation; or
  • enabling the person to seek compensation in respect of the relevant exploitation, or
  • enabling the person to co-operate with a public authority in connection with an investigation or criminal proceedings in respect of the relevant exploitation.

Decision on an application for temporary permission to stay as a Victim of Human Trafficking or Slavery

If the decision maker is satisfied that all of the eligibility and suitability requirements are met the applicant will be granted permission to stay in the UK, otherwise the applicant will be refused permission to stay.

Period of grant for a victim of Human Trafficking or Slavery

Permission to stay will be granted for a period not exceeding 30 months when the Secretary of State considers such permission is necessary for the purposes of VTS 3.1(a) or (c), and for a period not exceeding 12 months where the Secretary of State considers such permission is necessary for the purposes of VTS 3.1(b).