Our client was charged with a number of offences related to facilitating travel with a view to exploitation, meeting a girl under 16 years following grooming and engaging in sexual activity with a child.
During the trial at Harrow Crown Court, the judge dismissed the case at half time, after a successful argument of No Case to Answer was made by counsel, Margia Mostafa of Furnival Chambers. This was due to inconsistencies of the complainant's statements and evidence, and issues related to DNA evidence.
This case relied on meticulous preparation of sexual offences procedures and understanding of DNA evidence. Our client maintained his innocence throughout the case and after a 5 day Prosecution case, the case was dismissed by the crown court judge.