African trafficking cases in the UK span asylum claims, National Referral Mechanism referrals, and modern slavery statements. Nigerian and Ghanaian trafficking routes - including juju oath exploitation - are among the most documented in UK tribunals.
Expert witnesses analyse trafficking patterns, state protection failures, re-trafficking risk on return, and the credibility of accounts involving ritual exploitation. Reports support both positive asylum decisions and NRM reasonable grounds decisions.
Country conditions evidence on corruption, law enforcement capacity, and NGO support availability is essential for credible trafficking assessments.
Frequently asked questions
How does expert evidence support NRM trafficking cases?
Expert reports provide country conditions context for reasonable grounds and conclusive grounds decisions - documenting trafficking prevalence, state protection failures, and re-trafficking risk that caseworkers and tribunals require.
What is juju trafficking and how do experts address it?
Juju (or ritual) trafficking involves oath-taking ceremonies used to control victims, primarily from Nigeria. Expert witnesses document the cultural context, credibility of accounts, and risk on return to trafficking networks.