Course Aim

The course focuses on the vulnerabilities of Vietnamese nationals and their exploitation by organised crime groups (OCG’s) within labour markets and through forced criminality to supply controlled drugs.

Through audio visual material, case studies and interactive sessions MAGE will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the scale of exploitation of Vietnamese nationals, the history of Vietnamese migration, cultural nuances, signs and indicators, international migration routes and the wider Immigration issue. You will learn how they are recruited and used by perpetrators to commit crime, and you will understand the challenges of suspect versus victim status in criminal investigations.

You will understand the elements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, in particular human trafficking legislation, the S45 defence (non-punishment of victims) and the ancillary orders within the act that can be used to protect children and target organised crime groups (OCG’s) and individuals who use victims to commit crime. You will be given practical guidance in how to investigate the status of an individual who may have committed a crime.

The content focuses on some of the trends and transitions around the methodology, the use of social media and on-line platforms and the challenges faced in successful engagement with those being criminalised.

You will be provided with an understanding of the relevant partners to engage with, nationally and internationally both for investigative and safeguarding purposes, and you will be given training on the national referral mechanism and when and how to refer.