EXPERT ADVICE and EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
When considering the use of expert services, it is critical that the standard of expertise employed comes with the relevant accreditation, experience, and professionalism. MAGEs consultants are highly credible, and excel in their understanding of the nuances of all exploitation types.
They have 15 years experience and exposure to the ongoing challenges of the non-punishment principles of victims in the criminal courts. They are highly qualified to provide expertise in ongoing investigations and court cases and have provided expert reports and advice to prosecution teams in many criminal court matters.
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 affords protection against non-punishment through the Section 45 defence which assists in fulfilling our responsibilities under the European Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (ECAT) and the EU directive 2011/36/EU
The complex journey through European case law such as V.C.L and A.N. v. The United Kingdom has led to a place where the decision making to validate the status of an individual needs to be well considered. MAGE can offer expert evidence, advice and guidance to unpick and consequently validate the complexity of suspect verses victim status.
MAGES Consultants can provide expert witness evidence for both defence and prosecution cases giving opinion in any admissible matter that calls for expertise. We can provide independent expert advice to assist any investigation from police or legal representatives, this can be a cost-effective alternative to expert witness evidence. The reports provided will remain non-disclosable allowing the client to access the expert’s knowledge, guidance and views.