Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Part 5 – Modern Slavery)
Last amended by Sentencing Act 2026 in 2026. 2 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
Independent editorial summary — not the official statute text. Read the official version on legislation.gov.uk.
Summary
Part 5 reforms the National Referral Mechanism for identifying victims of modern slavery. Introduces a statutory reasonable and conclusive grounds decision framework, raises the standard of proof for reasonable grounds decisions, and introduces disqualification from protection for those who are a threat to public order.
Key Points
- Statutory NRM framework
- Public order disqualification from trafficking victim protections
- Temporary leave to remain for confirmed victims cooperating with investigations
Parts & Sections
Amendments History
2022 — Nationality and Borders Act 2022
36 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2022 — The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023
21 commencement (coming-into-force) effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2023 — Illegal Migration Act 2023
19 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2022 — The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023
15 commencement (coming-into-force) effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2026 — Sentencing Act 2026
2 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).