Prosecution

The UKHTC works with UK and international law enforcement agencies to pursue and prosecute those responsible for human trafficking.

In doing this the Centre:

• Collates, develops and shares innovative tactics, techniques, expertise and good practice
• Develops high quality intelligence to help identify and fill knowledge gaps in the understanding of human trafficking crime
• Draws on the wider resource afforded by being part of the Serious Organised Crime Agency
• Encourages and advises on the use of relevant legislation in holding traffickers to account
• Provides support and advice to police forces and government agencies to help identify trafficking offences and potential victims
• Plays a full role alongside the Association of Chief Police Officers, child protection services, the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority, UK Border Agency and British Transport Police in the Human Trafficking Prosecution Working Group