00:00Record numbers of potential modern slavery victims are being identified, with more than 23,000 referrals last year, according to
00:09the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
00:11The latest report warns rising living costs, debt and insecure work are making people more vulnerable to exploitation, including within
00:20local communities.
00:21It also highlights growing concern about criminals using online platforms and gaming chat rooms to groom and control victims, particularly
00:30children.
00:30The Commissioner is calling for stronger enforcement and more support for specialist policing.
00:36The government says it is reviewing protections while working to reduce case backlogs and improve victim support.
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