Anti-trafficking organisations said survivors should be given at least 12 months of specialist support to prevent them from falling back into a cycle of exploitation, as well as 30 months’ leave to remain in the country if they are not UK or EU nationals.

On the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a report by the British Red Cross, London-based charity Hestia, and Sheffield-based Ashiana found that those most at risk are survivors with an uncertain immigration status.

The call comes a month after the Home Office, the UK government’s department responsible for migration and security, was forced to recognise that its policy of giving only 45 days of support to survivors once they are identified as victims was leaving them vulnerable to homelessness and re-trafficking.

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