Human Trafficking

(asked on 12th February 2026) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

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 been identified.


Answered by
Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait
Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
This question was answered on 14th April 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‑language course enrolment for trafficking or exploitation purposes.

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