Kitan Ososami’s client was charged with one count of possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis) and two counts of possession with intent to supply class C drugs (Etizolam and Alprazolam) following a stop and search in 2022 when he was 19 years old.

The s.45 Modern Slavery Act 2015 defence was raised as Kitan’s client stated that an older male compelled him to sell drugs to pay off a debt accrued over the years.

Following review of the defence statement alongside further representations and evidence confirming his account of exploitation that was served after the first trial listing was vacated, the Crown took the view that it was no longer in the public interest to proceed and offered no evidence to all three counts. Subsequently, they also offered no evidence to three counts on a separate indictment for unrelated offences that Kitan’s client also faced.

Kitan was instructed by Eldred Taylor-Camara of MTC Solicitors.

Kitan is regularly instructed to represent children and adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking charged with a variety of offences, obtaining positive outcomes before and after trial.