Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Law and Practice - 2nd Edition by Philippa Southwell & Michelle Brewer & Ben Douglas-Jones Qc (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Recommended by The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dame Sara Thornton, in her 2020 report on "The Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statutory Defence: A call for evidence"

Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Law and Practice, Second Edition provides guidance to those who deal directly or indirectly with those affected by modern slavery and trafficking, employ or manage a workforce, or have oversight of supply chains.

It enables practitioners to deal with issues of law and procedure by providing an accessible, but comprehensive, summary of the points that need to be considered in order to plan a coherent litigation or compliance strategy.

This Second Edition focuses on areas which have become of critical importance such as:
- The modern slavery defence
- Corporate accountability and modern slavery compliance statements
- National Referral Mechanism for victims
- How to identify victims of trafficking and modern slavery
- How to elicit key information from victims of trafficking and modern slavery
- Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings
- The EU Anti-trafficking Directive

This highly accessible guide draws on the expertise and experience of professionals in different disciplines, so that practitioners can receive guidance for their own practice and an understanding of the inter-relationship with other practice areas.

Criminal, immigration, commercial and civil lawyers will find this an essential guide. It is also important for businesses when undertaking human rights due diligence assessments, as well as for those who work in law enforcement, the judiciary and academia.

Review Quotes

Anyone investing in this book can feel confident they will not only be able to handle their problems but will have the skills and knowledge to ensure a just outcome.
The London Advocate (review of first edition)

Recommended by The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dame Sara Thornton, in her 2020 report on "The Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statutory Defence: A call for evidence"
https: //www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/media/1478/the-modern-slavery-act-2015-statutory-defence-call-for-evidence.pdf

This book provides a detailed and practical guide to the legal regimes. The guidance is not confined to the courtroom. It realistically encompasses matters outside of a court hearing, relating to victims and those charged with a criminal offence. It is guidance which can properly form the basis of advice to be given by practitioners. It is necessary and welcome.
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Nicola Davies DBE, in her Foreword to the Second Edition

About the Author

Philippa Southwell is an award winning and internationally recognised criminal and modern slavery lawyer. She is managing director of the Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery Expert Directory and leading law firm Southwell & Partners.

Michelle Brewer, prior to judicial appointment, appeared in cases that were at the forefront of trafficking and modern slavery law. She is regularly invited to speak by OSCE, GRETA and the Foreign Office on trafficking law and has trained judges, lawyers, and public authorities.

Ben Douglas-Jones KC has appeared in most recent leading cases concerning trafficking victims who offend. He writes CPS, Law Society and judicial trafficking guidance and also trains judges, lawyers and businesses on law and compliance internationally.