Human Trafficking
Lords · Question HL14589 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether enrolment on English-language courses in the UK has been used to support visa applications connected to trafficking or exploitation; and if so, whether any cases of concern have bee
Answer
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 14 Apr 2026
The Home Office monitors trafficking and exploitation risks across the immigration system, and identifies and supports potential victims including through the National Referral Mechanism.However, there is no evidence indicating systemic misuse of English‑...