County Lines & Abuse of Process - Children & Young People

Introduction

A focused look at County Lines exploitation cases in relation to young people and children. Consideration of how statutory defence under section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act applies in relation to defendants under 18 at the time of the offence, and analysis of the key cases of NHF [2022] EWCA Crim 859, ADG and others [2023].

Looking at Crown Prosecution Service published guidance on modern slavery and human trafficking, this webinar will offer practical tips in relation to drafting of written representations to CPS and provide guidance on the impact of recent abuse of process decisions from the Court of Appeal.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Consideration of County Lines exploitation cases relating to young people and children
• Modern Slavery Act 2015 statutory defence relating to children and young people
• How statutory test under section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 applies to those under 18 at the time of offending
• Case study analysis - NHF [2022], ADG and others [2023] EWCA Crim 1309
• Consideration of Crown Prosecution Service published guidance on modern slavery and human trafficking
• Practical tips in relation to drafting of written representations to Crown Prosecution Service
• Guidance and tips on drafting of abuse of process applications

This webinar was recorded on 18th September 2024

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