‘A Practical Guide to County Lines, Human Trafficking and Exploitation’ by Gerwyn Wise

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Paperback: 978-1-916698-58-1
Published: December 2024
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Description

This book provides a practical guide to legal professionals on the topic of county lines, with a particular focus on the criminal law implications for individuals involved in cases of human trafficking and exploitation. The development of the law in this area, particularly since the passing of the Modern Slavery Act in 2015, is both interesting but also necessary knowledge for any practitioner instructed in a county lines case.

In the book there are chapters providing an overview of county lines operations, a breakdown of the criminal offences that arise out of county lines investigations, guidance on the potential defences available for victims of exploitation and the relevant sentencing principles and ancillary orders. The author sets out the various practical issues faced by those instructed in county lines cases with the aim of assisting practitioners at every stage of proceedings.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gerwyn Wise is a criminal defence barrister at Garden Court Chambers. He is frequently instructed to advise and represent individuals involved in high profile county lines and human trafficking operations, particularly those arising out of gang activity. Gerwyn has lectured internationally and advised public bodies on the areas of youth justice, modern slavery and child trafficking.

CONTENTS

Part One – Overview of County Lines
Chapter One – What Is ‘County Lines’?
Chapter Two – How Does the ‘County Lines’ Operation Work in Practice?
Chapter Three – How Are Individuals Exploited in ‘County Lines’ Operations?
Chapter Four – How Do the Organisers of the Drugs Line Maintain Control Over Exploited Individuals?

Part Two – Criminal Offences in County Lines Cases
Chapter Five – Human Trafficking
Chapter Six – Supply of Drugs
Chapter Seven – Money Laundering
Chapter Eight – Possession and Use of Weapons

Part Three – Representing Victims of County Lines Exploitation
Chapter Nine – The Non-Punishment Principle
Chapter Ten – Is There a Reason to Believe That the Individual Is a Victim of Trafficking or Slavery?
Chapter Eleven – Is There Clear Evidence of a Credible Common Law Defence of Duress?
Chapter Twelve – Is There Clear Evidence of a Statutory Defence Under Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015?
Chapter Thirteen – Is It in the Public Interest to Prosecute?

Part Four – Sentencing in County Lines Cases
Chapter Fourteen – Sentencing Principles in ‘County Lines’ Cases
Chapter Fifteen – Ancillary Orders in ‘County Lines’ Cases