During a House of Lords debate on amendments to the Protection of Freedoms Bill, Home Office minister Lord Henley admitted that the current "practical arrangements" for child trafficking victims require scrutiny.
The move comes one week after immigration minister Damian Green claimed there was no need to introduce new legislation to better support this vulnerable group.
An amendment proposed by Lord McColl, Lady Royall and Lady Butler-Sloss, among others, suggests introducing a system of legal advocates or guardians for trafficked children.
"The reality of trafficked children is that they are extremely vulnerable and need appropriate and specialist support once rescued from their situation of exploitation," Lord McColl said.
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