Chesterfield woman charged with allegedly breaching slavery order

A Chesterfield has been charged with allegedly breaching a slavery order according to Derbyshire Police, who say this is the first time the charge has been made in the county.

By Lizzie Day

Published 29th Jan 2021, 19:41 BST

Updated 29th Jan 2021, 19:52 BST

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Rasa Zubaviciute of Chatsworth Road, was handed a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order (STRO) on Thursday, July 30 at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court.

The order prevented the 46-year-old from arranging accommodation for anyone other than immediate family, possessing passports, bank cards or documents of any other person.

Zubaviciute was also bound by a number of conditions such as being unable to employ an individual for work without notifying Derbyshire Police and ensuring they are paid the national minimum wage.

A Chesterfield woman has been charged with allegedly breaching a slavery order.

A Chesterfield woman has been charged with allegedly breaching a slavery order.

She was charged by officers with allegedly breaching the terms of the STRO on January 12.

Derbyshire Police said this was the first time they have charged anyone in the county which breaking the terms of the slavery order.

Zubaviciute is due to appear before North East Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on February 26.

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