Chapter 10. Trafficking In Human Beings For The Purpose Of Sexual Exploitation-Legal Challenges In The Fight Against Modern Slavery In Crisis Regions : A Case Study Of Bosnia And Herzegovina

2006 ◽  
pp. 225-247
Keyword(s):  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
Legal Challenges ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings

Trafficking in human beings in Spain: What do the data on detected victims tell us?

2021 ◽  
pp. 147737082199733
Author(s):  
Carolina Villacampa ◽  
Mª Jesús Gómez ◽  
Clàudia Torres
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Prevention Programmes ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings ◽  
Research Period

Although trafficking in human beings was criminalized in Spain in 2010, data on this phenomenon are scarce and incomplete, consisting only of cases formally identified by police as having a very clear bias to trafficking for sexual exploitation. In an effort to increase empirical understanding, in 2019 we undertook quantitative research by gathering information on cases detected during 2017 and 2018. A questionnaire was distributed online to 757 stakeholders who could potentially have come across victims of trafficking. The 150 responses obtained provide valuable information about the number of victims, their profile, the dynamics of trafficking and the types of exploitation they suffered. The number of victims detected during the research period ( n = 7448) is far higher than those officially identified ( n = 458), which indicates that official cases may represent only the tip of the iceberg and point to the necessity of adopting measures to improve the identification system. Findings also show differences in victims’ profiles, victimization dynamics and forms of exploitation depending on the type of trafficking that could be taken into account when designing intervention and prevention programmes in this matter.

scholarly journals Preventing Trafficking and Prostitution/Ghada Jamsheer: Not Guilty

1970 ◽  
pp. 6-7
Author(s):  
Lebanese American University
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Criminal Court ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
Trafficking In Women ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings

Preventing Trafficking and ProstitutionA Joint project between European Women's Lobby and the Coalition against trafficking in Women (CATW) to promote preventative measures in combating trafficking in human beings for sexual exploitation. Ghada Jamsheer: Not GuiltyWomen's rights activist Ghada Jamsheer was found not guilty of defaming a Sharia judge by the Lower Criminal Court on 28 December 2005. The court ruled that there was not enough evidence to prosecute Ms. Jamsheer because the judge only had one witness who supported his claim against her.

Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking from Liability: An Evaluation of Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 394-405
Author(s):  
Julia Muraszkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Human Trafficking ◽  
National Level ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings ◽  
European Regional

The evolution of protective measures offered to victims of human trafficking at a European regional level has begun to have an impact at a national level. In this article, the author explores a provision intended to guard victims of human trafficking, who have been compelled to commit crimes, against prosecution and punishment. The provision under scrutiny is the statutory defence found in s 45 of the Modern Slavery Act, 2015 (England and Wales). The article draws on the obligations spelt out in regional law (the 2005 Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings and Directive 2011/36 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims) and asks if England and Wales fulfil their duties with respect to protecting trafficked persons from being prosecuted and punished.

The UK’s approach to tackling modern slavery in a European context

2019 ◽  
pp. 243-260
Author(s):  
Klara Skrivankova
Keyword(s):  
Human Beings ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
European Context ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings ◽  
Forced Labour ◽  
The Uk ◽  
International Aspects

This chapter discusses a transnational response to trafficking in human beings, with reference mainly to some key media stories and legal cases that have been influential in understandings and legal definitions of forced labour/modern slavery. In doing so, it places the UK response to date firmly within a European context. The chapter focuses three responses to trafficking. First, the need for law enforcement cooperation to deal with the criminal aspects of trafficking in both countries of origin and countries of destination. Second, the need for developing international understanding of trafficking to ensure that national and international aspects of the rule of law itself are fit for purpose where it relates to international norms and standards. Third, the need for extra-territorial legislation to deal with slavery and forced labour carried out by citizens, including corporate citizens, in third countries.

COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS: APPROACH OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (04) ◽  
pp. 234-236
Author(s):  
Fidan Dilqem Hajizade ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Organized Crime ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Forced Labor ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Monitoring Mechanism ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings ◽  
International Trafficking

The 2005 Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings is open for signature not only by Member States of the Council of Europe, but also non-members of the Council of Europe. This Convention is comprehensive treaty mainly focused on the protection of victims of trafficking in human beings and ensure of their rights. It also aims at preventing human trafficking as well as prosecuting perpetrators. The provisions of this Convention are applied to all forms of trafficking: both national and international trafficking and whether or not it is related to organized crime. The Convention protects the rights of women, men and children who have been subjected to any form of exploitation (sexual exploitation, forced labor, services, etc.). Moreover, the Convention provides an independent monitoring mechanism to control the implementation of the provisions of the Convention. Key words: Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, Council of Europe, GRETA, exploitation, implementation, victims of human trafficking

Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Labour Exploitation

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Planitzer
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Labour Exploitation ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings

This article gives an overview of current legal initiatives for enhanced transparency regulations for corporations and the actions they take against trafficking in human beings (THB). The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (CTSCA) has an influence on legal initiatives in Europe, in particular in the United Kingdom. The UK's Modern Slavery Act includes the obligation for corporations to report on actions taken against THB and slavery. In addition, at the European Union level, measures to enhance obligatory reporting on non-fnancial matters, such as human rights matters, are to be implemented in national legislation in the next years. This article compares the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act with the UK's Modern Slavery Act. In order to decrease exploitation along the supply chain, the article concludes that legislation should not only require obligatory reporting but also oblige corporations to implement measures to prevent THB related to their activities.

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