Hearings
England & Wales
28 Mar 2018 [2018] EWCA Crim 667; [2019] QB 86; [2018] 3 WLR 895; [2018] 3 All ER 566; [2018] 2 Cr App R 14; [2018] WLR (D) 203, CA (Lord Burnett of Maldon CJ, Andrews, Martin Spencer JJ)
R v K (M)
Additional names
R v Gega
Subject Matter
CRIME — Burden of proof — Statutory defence — Defence to criminal charges for victims of human trafficking — Whether defendant under evidential or legal burden in relation to elements of defence — Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c 30), s 45
[2018] EWCA Crim 667; [2019] QB 86; [2018] 3 WLR 895; [2018] 3 All ER 566; [2018] 2 Cr App R 14; [2018] WLR (D) 203, CA
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Controlled Drugs - Regulations that Permit Actions with Respect to ‘Controlled Drugs’ - Burden of Proof Relating to Exceptions under Regulations
B19.21
Defences Involving Other Excuses and Justifications - Coercion and Compulsion A3.54
Statutory Defence: MSA 2015, s. 45 B22.20
Statutory Defence: MSA 2015, s. 45 - Defence for Individuals under 18 at Time of Offence B22.21
Burden of Proof - Incidence of Legal Burden: General Rule - Hunt F3.17