What is a human trafficking offence?
Human trafficking offences are covered by the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and can lead to severe punishments. An offence can result in a lengthy custodial sentence, and in some cases, a life sentence. In addition, you may be liable to pay a financial penalty if the court decides that you have benefitted financially from your offence.
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 states that “A person commits an offence if the person arranges or facilitates the travel of another person (“V”) with a view to V being exploited.” Circumstances in individual cases can differ greatly, but there are several general categories of exploitation which human trafficking offences fall into. These include:
Being accused of and investigated for human trafficking is an extremely serious situation, and this complex area of law requires a legal team with a high level of expertise in human trafficking and serious crime law to provide the best possible guidance.
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