Trafficking cases from Nigeria frequently involve juju ritual control, particularly from Edo State and Benin City trafficking networks. Expert witnesses explain the role of juju in debt bondage and the cultural context tribunals need to assess credibility and reintegration risk.
The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in the UK provides a framework for identifying trafficking victims. Expert reports support both asylum and trafficking-related protection claims by addressing state protection inadequacies in Nigeria and re-trafficking risk on return.
Reports cite the updated Home Office CPIN on trafficking of women and address the specific trafficking route, network, and reintegration support available in the appellant's home area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does juju evidence support trafficking asylum claims?
Expert witnesses explain how juju rituals are used to control trafficking victims, why victims may fear disclosure, and how the ritual context affects credibility assessments. This cultural evidence is essential for tribunals assessing trafficking claims from Nigeria.
What is the re-trafficking risk for returned victims in Nigeria?
Returned trafficking victims face retaliation from networks, stigma, family rejection, and re-trafficking. State protection is often inadequate in high-trafficking areas such as Edo State. Expert witnesses assess individual risk against current conditions.