Suella Braverman’s claims modern slavery laws are being abused questioned by Home Office’s own report

Only 7% of small boat migrants are given protection as potential trafficking victims, official figures show

The government is bringing in laws that will allow modern slavery victims to be detained and deported (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A Home Office report has raised fresh questions about Suella Braverman’s claims that modern slavery laws are being “abused” by small boat migrants.

Ministers have justified new powers to detain and deport trafficking victims, even those helping police investigations, by alleging that protections are being exploited.

While unveiling the Illegal Migration Bill, the home secretary told parliament: “Modern slavery laws are being abused to block removals. That is why this bill disqualifies illegal entrants from using modern slavery rules to prevent removal.”