Official statistics announcement

Modern Slavery: NRM cases awaiting a conclusive grounds decision: Sep 2026

Statistics on the number of cases referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) awaiting a conclusive grounds decision, September 2026.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 9 March 2026
• Last updated: 21 September 2026

• Release date: 8 October 2026 9:30am (confirmed)

The release date has been changed

• Previous date: 15 October 2026 9:30am
• Reason for change: The data is now available earlier than previously, creating an opportunity to publish sooner and support more timely public scrutiny.

These statistics will be released on 8 October 2026 9:30am