Kuljeet Dobe Successfully Deploys the Modern Slavery Defence to Secure Acquittal of Man Accused of Drug Dealing

8 October 2024

Kuljeet Singh Dobe Criminal and Financial Crime Barrister

SS was found Not Guilty of being knowingly concerned in the supply of class A & B drugs between January and September 2023. He admitted being involved in a drugs enterprise but advanced a Modern Slavery defence based on being in “debt bondage” to drug dealers. The jury was told about his 2 previous convictions for drug dealing. After less than 2 hours of deliberation, he was unanimously acquitted at Isleworth Crown Court.

SS was represented by Kuljeet Dobe. Instructed by Tank Jowett Solicitors.

News & Events

Current Pupil Niccola Parkes Highly Commended in Bar Council’s Annual Law Reform Essay Competition.

Cases, News & Events

View Post

Danielle Byford Successfully Prosecuted 7 Defendants in a Complex Conspiracy to Kidnap and Blackmail Trial at Cambridge Crown Court

Cases

View Post

Isotta Reichenbach Has Successfully Resisted an Application by the CPS to Activate a 7-Year Default Term Imposed by a POCA Confiscation Order

Cases

View Post