The Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) (Independent Guardian) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
These Regulations amend the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) (Independent Guardian) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 to remove the requirement for five years’ post qualifying social work experience in order for a person to be eligible for appointment as an independent guardian. The regulations introduce a new eligibility requirement that the person must have completed their post-qualification period of assessed employment.