HO inflammatory advice on women trafficked from Nigeria
2 July 2019
The Home Office has been heavily criticised for an official government document that states trafficked women from Nigeria can expect to return to the country “wealthy from prostitution” and “held in high regard”.
In an article for iNews Malini Skandachanmugarasan explains that the Home Office is “under a duty of care to all victims of trafficking, regardless of their country of origin. Any accounts provided by such individuals must be accurately documented and dealt with sensitivity to ensure that first and foremost, vulnerable people are provided with the required support and guidance. The Home Office policy guidance being referred to reflects a symptom of the current hostile environment policy whereby the Secretary of State is seen to be treating all affected victims with a general indifference rather than a considered approach on the basis of their individual traumatic experiences.”
Read the full article here.

Malini Skandachanmugarasan
Senior Solicitor, Head of Appeals and Human Rights
Latest Insights
15 July 2025
US immigration policy shift: prioritizing denaturalization
Last month the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a memo signaling a heightened focus on denaturalization efforts by the Civil Division. The memo…
9 July 2025
Imminent changes affecting skilled work routes – how can employers prepare?
Several of the most significant changes are due to be implemented imminently, with most taking effect for Certificate of Sponsorships (CoS) assigned…
8 July 2025
Reflections on my internship at Laura Devine Immigration
Having finished the second year of my law degree at university, I got back in contact with Laura Devine Immigration, a little over two years after my…