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#2026/129İnsan Ticareti ve Sömürü (İskoçya) Yasası 2015 (Yürürlüğe Giriş No. 6) Yönetmelikleri 2026

🇬🇧United Kingdom··Statutory Instrument·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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Starting on February 1, 2027, a new regulation will allow for notifications about adults who have not agreed to enter a support system for victims of human trafficking in Scotland. This change aims to improve the collection of data on adult victims, similar to what is already done for children and consenting adults.

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Key Changes

  • Section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act 2015 will be enforced.
  • Notifications will be required for adults who do not consent to enter the National Referral Mechanism.
  • This regulation will enhance data collection on adult victims of human trafficking.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Make notifications in relation to adults who have not consented to enter the National Referral Mechanism under section 38 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, effective from 1 February 2027

Competent authorities and designated bodies in Scotland responsible for identifying potential victims of human trafficking
reporting
high

Collect and compile statistical information about victims of human trafficking, slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour through notifications under section 38

Scottish authorities responsible for maintaining the National Referral Mechanism and victim statistics
reporting
high

Ensure notifications are submitted for adult victims who have not agreed to enter the National Referral Mechanism to close the existing data collection gap

All organizations and agencies involved in identifying and supporting potential victims of human trafficking in Scotland
operational

Affected Parties

adult victims of human traffickinglaw enforcement agencies+1 more…

Tags

human trafficking,Scotland,victim support