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<p>The CPS has had considerable success in increasing prosecutions of modern slavery
cases involving the exploitation of vulnerable people. The number of modern slavery
prosecutions increased from 284 in 2017-18 to 322 in 2018-19, an increase of 13.4%.</p><p>
</p><p>These cases are handled by specialist units with prosecutors who have the training,
expertise and experience to deal with this difficult casework.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS
prosecutes offenders following an investigation by law enforcement, and referral to
the CPS for advice and prosecution. Early engagement between the prosecutors and investigators
is therefore central to a successful prosecution in all these complex cases. Prosecutors
work closely with law enforcement to build robust cases, and provide early investigative
advice, with the aim of lessening or removing the need to rely solely upon the evidence
of vulnerable victims.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS works with international partners to
disrupt modern slavery crimes, and to strengthen the prosecution response overseas.
The CPS maintains an overseas network of Criminal Justice Advisors to improve mutual
legal assistance and extradition co-operation and work with authorities in those countries
to improve their local capability to counter serious crime affecting the UK.</p>
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