Publication - Consultation paper

Adult victims of human trafficking and exploitation: guidance on support - consultation: easy read

Published: 4 May 2026
From: Minister for Victims and Community Safety, +3 more … Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Director of Justice, Director-General Education and Justice
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, +4 more … Health and social care, Housing, Law and order, Public safety and emergencies
ISBN: 9781807750961

This easy read consultation seeks views on guidance that outlines support available to adult victims of human trafficking and exploitation in Scotland.

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44 days to respond
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Closes: 17 June 2026

Supporting documents

Compensation

Making a civil claim for compensation

A civil claim is when a person wants compensation for something from a person or organisation.

Compensation is money awarded to someone because of loss, suffering, or injury.

Victims should get legal advice about getting compensation from the person who has caused the suffering or injury, including civil claims for damages. Information on civil legal aid is available at mygov.scot Making a claim for publicly funded compensation

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) runs the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) for victims of violent crime.

Support providers must make sure that victims know about criminal injury compensation and how to get legal advice.

Information is on the website mygov.scot about criminal injury compensation and how to claim.

Contact

Email: human.trafficking@gov.scot

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