R v Jordan Jarron Essien

R v Jordan Jarron Essien

The applicant was not advised of the section 45 Modern Slavery Act defence, but given the evidence of his role and alternatives available, the defence would not have had a realistic prospect of success in either case. The convictions are safe and there is no basis for quashing them.

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Parties
Applicant: Jordan Jarron Essien; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Applications for Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, and Admission of Fresh Evidence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; convictions upheld.
Legal Topics
Section 45 Modern Slavery Act Defence, Victims of Trafficking, Abuse of Process, Safety of Conviction, Anonymity in Criminal Cases
Criminal Law Human Trafficking Modern Slavery Section 45 Modern Slavery Act Defence Victims of Trafficking Abuse of Process Safety of Conviction Anonymity in Criminal Cases

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Parties

Jordan Jarron Essien

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Applications for Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, and Admission of Fresh Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether convictions are unsafe due to applicant's status as victim of trafficking and debt bondage
  2. 2 Whether section 45 Modern Slavery Act 2015 defence would have succeeded
  3. 3 Whether failure to advise applicant on section 45 defence vitiated guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was not advised of the section 45 Modern Slavery Act defence, but given the evidence of his role and alternatives available, the defence would not have had a realistic prospect of success in either case. The convictions are safe and there is no basis for quashing them.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; convictions upheld.

Orders

  • No order for anonymity.
  • Extensions of time and leave to appeal granted.