R -v -JO – Snaresbrook Crown Court

R -v -JO – Snaresbrook Crown Court. Represented JO who had been charged with several counts of Possession with Intent to Supply Class A and B drugs, Being concerned in supply Class A and B drugs and facilitating and exploiting others. The Prosecution’s case was that JO ran a drug-dealing operation through drugs lines. The  complex investigation involved extensive phone evidence which revealed that JO  was using youths as runners to deal drugs on behalf of the line. The modern slavery defence under s.45 Modern Slavery Act 2015 was raised. As part of the defence case, Adam Law Solicitors instructed a modern slavery expert who concluded JO was a victim of  Modern Slavery. JO had also been referred to the Single Competent Authority known as an NRM referral which provided a conclusive grounds decision that JO was a victim of Modern Slavery. AT TRIAL THE DEFENDANT WAS ACQUITTED OF SUPPLY OF CLASS A CHARGES.