May: Immigration reforms make it harder to catch traffickers

The former prime minister wants talks with the Government to ease her concerns for modern slavery victims.

Theresa May suggested victims would be less likely to come forward to give evidence against traffickers (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA) (PA Archive)

Theresa May has warned slave drivers and traffickers will find it easier to escape justice under Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration reforms.

The Conservative former prime minister suggested victims would be less likely to come forward to give evidence against traffickers if they believe they were at greater risk of deportation.

Mrs May appealed for modern slavery victims to be excluded from measures within the Illegal Migration Bill and for talks with the Government to resolve her concerns.