An Advanced Guide to Modern Slavery Section 45 Defences - With Ben Douglas-Jones KC - Learn Live

The event titled 'An Advanced Guide to Modern Slavery Section 45 Defences - With Ben Douglas-Jones KC - Learn Live' is a virtual classroom seminar designed to provide in-depth insights into the complex issues surrounding modern slavery law, particularly focusing on Section 45 defenses. Led by Ben Douglas-Jones KC, this session aims to unravel difficult questions about the intersection of victimhood and criminality, specifically addressing which individuals should be prosecuted versus those who should be protected as victims. The course is particularly relevant for audiences in the Republic of Ireland and Europe, drawing comparisons with the EU Anti-Trafficking Directive and the European Convention on Action Against Trafficking non-prosecution principles.This comprehensive seminar will cover several essential topics, including trafficking indicators, the distinction between evidence and indicators of trafficking, and the prosecution of trafficking and slavery offenses. Participants will learn about various exploitation typologies and common control methods used by offenders. The seminar also emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the complainant's account and exploring other lines of inquiry, such as international materials and evidence from the accused or third parties. Attendees will gain insights into the dynamics between traffickers and victims within the same organized crime group (OCG) and crucial elements of Section 45, both for children and adults. Additionally, the session will discuss the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), its application in criminal cases, and the implications of abuse of process in trafficking-related evidence presented in the Crown Court. After the live session, participants will have the opportunity to revisit the material through a recorded access link, ensuring they can thoroughly absorb the critical knowledge shared during the seminar.