What is Human Trafficking Cases and Modern Slavery
Understanding Exploitation and Abuse
Human trafficking and modern slavery involve exploitation through coercion, deception, or force, including labour exploitation, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, and criminal exploitation. Victims are controlled, threatened, and deprived of freedom, often across borders or within the UK.
Common Forms of Modern Slavery
- Forced labour through threats, debt bondage, and restricted movement conditions
- Sexual exploitation involving coercion, manipulation, or violence
- Domestic servitude under constant control and isolation
- Criminal exploitation forcing victims into illegal activities
- Child trafficking involving grooming, transport, and exploitation
Key Legal Protections
Victims of human trafficking may access protection, immigration relief, and recovery support under UK law.
Your Rights as a Trafficking Victim
Recognised victims of trafficking are entitled to significant protections under both UK and international law. Axis Solicitors has expertise in this area to safeguard your legal rights and help you obtain the support and residency status you are entitled to.
Legal Support for Victims
Axis Solicitors understands the trauma and complexity involved in modern slavery and trafficking cases. Our specialised legal team offers confidential, secure services tailored to seeking justice and protecting your rights. Our primary objective is ensuring victims receive all entitled support, especially when state assistance is denied.
How AXIS Solicitors Can Help
We provide sensitive, confidential legal support to protect victims’ rights and secure long-term safety.
Identification Support
Early recognition of trafficking indicators ensures victims receive protection promptly.
- Assessment of exploitation indicators
- Evidence gathering support
- Liaison with authorities
We ensure victims are formally recognised and safeguarded under legal frameworks.
- Our solicitors prioritise stability and lawful residence for survivors.
Immigration Protection
We assist victims in securing lawful immigration status within the UK.
- Discretionary leave applications
- Asylum and protection claims
- Settlement advice
Criminal Justice Support
Legal guidance throughout investigations and prosecutions of traffickers.
- Police engagement assistance
- Victim impact preparation
- Court process support
We protect victims’ rights while pursuing accountability.
Recovery Assistance
Long-term support focused on rehabilitation and reintegration.
- Access to support services
- Housing and welfare advice
- Ongoing legal protection
Our approach supports recovery beyond immediate legal outcomes.
Support Available for Victims
Comprehensive assistance is available for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.
- Safe accommodation access
- Financial and subsistence support
- Medical and psychological care
- Legal representation
- Reintegration assistance
Legal Rights and Protections
Victims of trafficking have enforceable rights under UK and international law.
National Referral Mechanism Process
Recognition through the NRM provides legal status and protection.
- Identification by first responders
- Reasonable grounds decisions
- Conclusive grounds outcomes
- This process safeguards victims and unlocks essential support services.
Discretionary Leave Options
Victims may qualify for temporary immigration permission.
- Legal basis assessment
- Application preparation
- Extension guidance
- We ensure applications meet Home Office requirements carefully.
Asylum Eligibility Assessment
Trafficking victims may qualify for international protection.
- Risk evaluation on return
- Evidence documentation
- Legal submissions
- Our team builds strong, protective asylum claims.
Compensation Claims Support
Victims may pursue compensation for harm suffered.
- Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims
- Civil compensation advice
- Evidence collation
- Financial redress supports recovery and stability.
Ongoing Safeguarding Measures
Protection against re-trafficking and further exploitation risks.
- Risk management planning
- Multi-agency coordination
- Legal monitoring
- We prioritise long-term safety at every stage.
Who We Support
Adult Victims Support Services
We represent adults exploited through trafficking and forced labour.
Key focus areas:
- Identification support
- Immigration protection
- Legal advocacy
- Recovery planning
- Long-term safeguarding
Child Victims Protection Services
Specialist representation for children affected by trafficking exploitation.
Key focus areas:
- Best interests representation
- Safeguarding coordination
- Immigration relief
- Welfare support
- Protection planning
Labour Exploitation Victims
Support for individuals exploited in workplaces or forced labour conditions.
Key focus areas:
- Evidence gathering
- Employer accountability
- Immigration protection
- Compensation claims
- Safety measures
Sexual Exploitation Survivors
Sensitive legal support for survivors of sexual exploitation.
Key focus areas:
- Trauma-informed representation
- Confidential case handling
- Immigration relief
- Criminal justice support
- Recovery assistance
Domestic Servitude Victims
Legal advocacy for those exploited in private households.
Key focus areas:
- Recognition as trafficking victims
- Protection access
- Immigration applications
- Compensation guidance
- Reintegration support
