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These Regulations may be cited as the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) (Independent Guardian) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 and shall come into operation on 9th June 2025.
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(1) The Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) (Independent Guardian) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 shall be amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In regulation 2 (Interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—“
 “period of assessed employment”, means a period of employment for one year required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.”.
(3) In regulation 3 (Training and qualifications) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—“
(b) have completed their period of assessed employment.”.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 13th May 2025.
(L.S.)Martina Moore
A senior officer of the
Department of Health
