Latest items for TRAFF-LAW-1
March 28, 2025, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: Peru
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes… the adoption of the… National Policy against Trafficking in Persons and its Forms of Exploitation by 2030, approved by Supreme Decree No. 009-2021-IN, of 18 August 2021" (2). This implies that there are laws against trafficking (ELW - CODER COMMENT). "The Committee notes the State party’s efforts to combat trafficking in women and girls, including through the adoption of Act No. 31146 amending criminal law provisions against trafficking in persons to ensure the procedural representation of minors and reparations for victims of trafficking, as well as the National Policy against Trafficking in Persons (2030)" (10).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes… the adoption of the… National Policy against Trafficking in Persons and its Forms of Exploitation by 2030, approved by Supreme Decree No. 009-2021-IN, of 18 August 2021" (2). This implies that there are laws against trafficking (ELW - CODER COMMENT). "The Committee notes the State party’s efforts to combat trafficking in women and girls, including through the adoption of Act No. 31146 amending criminal law provisions against trafficking in persons to ensure the procedural representation of minors and reparations for victims of trafficking, as well as the National Policy against Trafficking in Persons (2030)" (10).
March 20, 2025, 1:55 p.m.
Countries: Mauritania
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Slavery is still practiced in Mauritania despite being made illegal in 1981" (3).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Slavery is still practiced in Mauritania despite being made illegal in 1981" (3).
March 19, 2025, 10:12 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Iraqi Penal Code of 1969, Article 398, excuses rapists from punishment if they marry their victims for a minimum period of three years. The same provision applies in cases of abduction" (2).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Iraqi Penal Code of 1969, Article 398, excuses rapists from punishment if they marry their victims for a minimum period of three years. The same provision applies in cases of abduction" (2).
March 14, 2025, 8:48 p.m.
Countries: Georgia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1, ACR-LAW-1
"Georgia does not have specific laws regarding surrogacy. However, companies operating there advertise their services and surrogacy arrangements are considered legal contracts. The Georgia government has stated it is in the process of declaring it illegal" (para 14).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1, ACR-LAW-1
"Georgia does not have specific laws regarding surrogacy. However, companies operating there advertise their services and surrogacy arrangements are considered legal contracts. The Georgia government has stated it is in the process of declaring it illegal" (para 14).
March 14, 2025, 4:48 p.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Ruling No. 91 of 15 March 2017: the Constitutional Division of the Supreme Court prohibited procedural concessions for persons guilty of 'flagrant sexual crimes', including the crime of persistent sexual violence, the crime of sexual intercourse with a particularly vulnerable victim, the crime of forced prostitution, the crime of sexual slavery, the crime of illicit trafficking in women, girls and adolescents, and the crime of selling women, girls and adolescents. Regarding trials of such crimes, the Division stated that, once the principle of presumption of innocence had been excluded by an unappealable judgment, the procedural concessions allowed by law could not be granted and no alternative sentencing would be allowed"...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Ruling No. 91 of 15 March 2017: the Constitutional Division of the Supreme Court prohibited procedural concessions for persons guilty of 'flagrant sexual crimes', including the crime of persistent sexual violence, the crime of sexual intercourse with a particularly vulnerable victim, the crime of forced prostitution, the crime of sexual slavery, the crime of illicit trafficking in women, girls and adolescents, and the crime of selling women, girls and adolescents. Regarding trials of such crimes, the Division stated that, once the principle of presumption of innocence had been excluded by an unappealable judgment, the procedural concessions allowed by law could not be granted and no alternative sentencing would be allowed"...more
March 11, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: Oman
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"It added that an employer was not allowed 'to impose any form of forced labour on the worker' and could not keep a worker's 'passport and private documents without his written consent'" (para 27).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"It added that an employer was not allowed 'to impose any form of forced labour on the worker' and could not keep a worker's 'passport and private documents without his written consent'" (para 27).
March 10, 2025, 10:44 p.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Dublin procedure remains a key challenge in securing a human rights approach and providing adequate assistance to victims. The recovery and reflection period according to article 13 CoE Convention is perceived as a form of statutory period rather than a timeframe in which the victim’s need for support and protection must be met. Furthermore, it is not granted systematically to all victims of trafficking in women* in the asylum sector but rather needs to be demanded for through the corresponding legal representation. Swiss authorities do not organize the recovery and reflexion period with access to special protection and support and the asylum procedure is not suspended for this period....more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Dublin procedure remains a key challenge in securing a human rights approach and providing adequate assistance to victims. The recovery and reflection period according to article 13 CoE Convention is perceived as a form of statutory period rather than a timeframe in which the victim’s need for support and protection must be met. Furthermore, it is not granted systematically to all victims of trafficking in women* in the asylum sector but rather needs to be demanded for through the corresponding legal representation. Swiss authorities do not organize the recovery and reflexion period with access to special protection and support and the asylum procedure is not suspended for this period....more
March 5, 2025, 8:35 p.m.
Countries: Ecuador
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Human Mobility Act and its implementing regulations were adopted in 2017 to foster technical, political and operational inter-agency coordination in the prevention, investigation and punishment of the crime and in the comprehensive protection of victims of trafficking and smuggling. Under the Act, the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling and for Victim Protection was established, in addition to the regulations governing its operation. The Committee has a protocol for operationalizing assistance and protection for victims or alleged victims of trafficking in persons. One of its main tasks was to update, design and implement the new anti-trafficking policy" (19). "The Ministry of Foreign...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Human Mobility Act and its implementing regulations were adopted in 2017 to foster technical, political and operational inter-agency coordination in the prevention, investigation and punishment of the crime and in the comprehensive protection of victims of trafficking and smuggling. Under the Act, the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee for the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling and for Victim Protection was established, in addition to the regulations governing its operation. The Committee has a protocol for operationalizing assistance and protection for victims or alleged victims of trafficking in persons. One of its main tasks was to update, design and implement the new anti-trafficking policy" (19). "The Ministry of Foreign...more
March 4, 2025, 8:52 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Ivory Coast has a law criminalising trafficking, but it is barely enforced, and the country has been criticised by the US state department for its failure to tackle the problem" (para 20).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Ivory Coast has a law criminalising trafficking, but it is barely enforced, and the country has been criticised by the US state department for its failure to tackle the problem" (para 20).
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Amendment IX to the Criminal Law, amending article 241, paragraph 6, of the Criminal Law, to criminalize any act of buying women and children who are victims of trafficking, in 2015" (Page 2). "The Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Persons (2021–2030), focused on preventing fraudulent adoption, combating cyber-facilitated trafficking crimes and improving labour recruitment procedures, with an emphasis on women and girls, in 2021" (Page 2). "The Committee notes the updated Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Persons (2021–2030); the signature of cooperation agreements to prevent and combat trafficking in persons and joint anti-trafficking initiatives with third States in the region; and the amendment of article 241, paragraph 6,...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Amendment IX to the Criminal Law, amending article 241, paragraph 6, of the Criminal Law, to criminalize any act of buying women and children who are victims of trafficking, in 2015" (Page 2). "The Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Persons (2021–2030), focused on preventing fraudulent adoption, combating cyber-facilitated trafficking crimes and improving labour recruitment procedures, with an emphasis on women and girls, in 2021" (Page 2). "The Committee notes the updated Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Persons (2021–2030); the signature of cooperation agreements to prevent and combat trafficking in persons and joint anti-trafficking initiatives with third States in the region; and the amendment of article 241, paragraph 6,...more
Feb. 28, 2025, 5:42 p.m.
Countries: Niger
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Article 255 (1) of the Criminal Code (Law n° 63-3 of 1 February 1963) criminalises the abduction of minors by stipulating that: 'Anyone who, by fraud or violence, has abducted or caused to be abducted minors under the age of 18, or has led them away, misappropriated or displaced them, or has caused them to be led away, misappropriated or displaced from the places where they were placed by those to whose authority or direction they were subjected or entrusted, shall be punished by imprisonment from two to less than ten years. The attempt shall be punished as the offence itself' (Unofficial translation)" (4).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Article 255 (1) of the Criminal Code (Law n° 63-3 of 1 February 1963) criminalises the abduction of minors by stipulating that: 'Anyone who, by fraud or violence, has abducted or caused to be abducted minors under the age of 18, or has led them away, misappropriated or displaced them, or has caused them to be led away, misappropriated or displaced from the places where they were placed by those to whose authority or direction they were subjected or entrusted, shall be punished by imprisonment from two to less than ten years. The attempt shall be punished as the offence itself' (Unofficial translation)" (4).
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Strengthening of mechanisms for preventing and addressing gender-based violence… 2010 reform of the Dominican Constitution, in which all forms of slavery, servitude, and trafficking and smuggling of persons are prohibited" (10). "The Office of the Special Prosecutor to Combat Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons, created in February 2013, is responsible for implementing a national policy to counter organized crime by enforcing Act No. 137-03, on the crimes of migrant smuggling and trafficking in persons, to ensure that the perpetrators are punished and the victims and witnesses protected" (17-18). "The Office of the Special Prosecutor, alongside the Inter-Agency Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants, the...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Strengthening of mechanisms for preventing and addressing gender-based violence… 2010 reform of the Dominican Constitution, in which all forms of slavery, servitude, and trafficking and smuggling of persons are prohibited" (10). "The Office of the Special Prosecutor to Combat Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons, created in February 2013, is responsible for implementing a national policy to counter organized crime by enforcing Act No. 137-03, on the crimes of migrant smuggling and trafficking in persons, to ensure that the perpetrators are punished and the victims and witnesses protected" (17-18). "The Office of the Special Prosecutor, alongside the Inter-Agency Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants, the...more
Feb. 8, 2025, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Gov. Jay Inslee signed the measure, which creates safer working conditions for people in the adult entertainment industry and makes it possible for the clubs to sell alcohol. . .The new law requires training for employees in establishments to prevent sexual harassment, identify and report human trafficking, de-escalate conflict and provide first aid. It also mandates security workers on site, keypad codes on dressing rooms and panic buttons in places where entertainers may be alone with customers" (par. 2, 4).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Gov. Jay Inslee signed the measure, which creates safer working conditions for people in the adult entertainment industry and makes it possible for the clubs to sell alcohol. . .The new law requires training for employees in establishments to prevent sexual harassment, identify and report human trafficking, de-escalate conflict and provide first aid. It also mandates security workers on site, keypad codes on dressing rooms and panic buttons in places where entertainers may be alone with customers" (par. 2, 4).
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The penalty for abducting or luring minors has been increased. The prison sentence for luring or abducting for the purposes of sexual relations, even if consensual, is now 10 years. If the act results in sexual assault, it is 20 years. In the case of luring or kidnapping resulting in rape, the sentence is 30 years" (3). "The provisions of the Criminal Code were strengthened by the enactment of Act No. 27-14 on anti-trafficking, which criminalized all exploitation of persons in pornography, sex tourism or forced labour, or any other form of exploitation (articles 1-448). Penalties are stiffened if the crime was perpetrated against a minor through the use of...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The penalty for abducting or luring minors has been increased. The prison sentence for luring or abducting for the purposes of sexual relations, even if consensual, is now 10 years. If the act results in sexual assault, it is 20 years. In the case of luring or kidnapping resulting in rape, the sentence is 30 years" (3). "The provisions of the Criminal Code were strengthened by the enactment of Act No. 27-14 on anti-trafficking, which criminalized all exploitation of persons in pornography, sex tourism or forced labour, or any other form of exploitation (articles 1-448). Penalties are stiffened if the crime was perpetrated against a minor through the use of...more
Jan. 30, 2025, 7:52 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[T]he State party has failed to adopt comprehensive anti-trafficking legislation in line with international standards, although it is a source, transit and destination country for trafficking in women and girls" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[T]he State party has failed to adopt comprehensive anti-trafficking legislation in line with international standards, although it is a source, transit and destination country for trafficking in women and girls" (8).
Jan. 30, 2025, 4:08 p.m.
Countries: Mauritania
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Mauritania abolished slavery in 1981 and criminalized it in 2007" (5).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Mauritania abolished slavery in 1981 and criminalized it in 2007" (5).
Jan. 29, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee notes the national policy against human trafficking (2020–2030) of the National Coalition against the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons, the national action plan against commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents (2022–2025) and the establishment of regional task forces to promote law enforcement coordination in trafficking cases" (6).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee notes the national policy against human trafficking (2020–2030) of the National Coalition against the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons, the national action plan against commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents (2022–2025) and the establishment of regional task forces to promote law enforcement coordination in trafficking cases" (6).
Jan. 28, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Between 2017 and 2020, 40 laws were passed on the protection of rights in relation to human trafficking, violence, sexual harassment in the street, employment, vulnerable populations, family relations, international conventions, the sharing of family responsibilities, statutory limitations on criminal prosecution for sexual offences, and equal pay, among others" (4). "In response to the recommendation that the State party harmonize the definition of 'trafficking in persons' in its legislation with the Trafficking in Persons Protocol (CEDAW/C/CRI/CO/7, para. 21 (b)), Costa Rica adopted two amendments to the Act to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Establish the National Coalition against the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons (Act No. 9726 of...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Between 2017 and 2020, 40 laws were passed on the protection of rights in relation to human trafficking, violence, sexual harassment in the street, employment, vulnerable populations, family relations, international conventions, the sharing of family responsibilities, statutory limitations on criminal prosecution for sexual offences, and equal pay, among others" (4). "In response to the recommendation that the State party harmonize the definition of 'trafficking in persons' in its legislation with the Trafficking in Persons Protocol (CEDAW/C/CRI/CO/7, para. 21 (b)), Costa Rica adopted two amendments to the Act to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Establish the National Coalition against the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons (Act No. 9726 of...more
Jan. 16, 2025, 10:50 a.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"In accordance with the new legislation, the crime of femicide shall be punishable without prejudice to the penalties applicable to offences against moral integrity, freedom of movement and sexual freedom, to trafficking in persons and degrading forms of human exploitation or to crimes against the body of a deceased woman or against any protected legal assets" (18). This implies that there are penalites to trafficking, and it is illegal (ELW - CODER COMMENT). "Regarding the recommendation contained in paragraph 25 (a), on the effective implementation of anti-trafficking legislation, as a result of the entry into force of the new Criminal Code, article 219 of which incorporates the offence of trafficking...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"In accordance with the new legislation, the crime of femicide shall be punishable without prejudice to the penalties applicable to offences against moral integrity, freedom of movement and sexual freedom, to trafficking in persons and degrading forms of human exploitation or to crimes against the body of a deceased woman or against any protected legal assets" (18). This implies that there are penalites to trafficking, and it is illegal (ELW - CODER COMMENT). "Regarding the recommendation contained in paragraph 25 (a), on the effective implementation of anti-trafficking legislation, as a result of the entry into force of the new Criminal Code, article 219 of which incorporates the offence of trafficking...more
Jan. 10, 2025, 6:51 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The ministry said the UAE’s laws on sex trafficking carry heavy fines and prison sentences" (para 17). "The UAE made sex trafficking a crime in 2006 and has established an interagency anti-trafficking panel and opened shelters for survivors" (para 25).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The ministry said the UAE’s laws on sex trafficking carry heavy fines and prison sentences" (para 17). "The UAE made sex trafficking a crime in 2006 and has established an interagency anti-trafficking panel and opened shelters for survivors" (para 25).
Jan. 9, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The rights experts - who report to the Human Rights Council – cited reports suggesting the involvement of religious authorities and the complicity of security forces and the justice system; although they also acknowledged that Pakistan had already made efforts to pass legislation prohibiting such illegal practices[the practice of kidnapping and trafficking young girls for marriage]" (para 3). Indicates that there might be some legislation trying to prevent this, but it is largely ineffective (MB2-CODER COMMENT). "'Pakistani authorities must adopt and enforce legislation prohibiting forced conversions, forced and child marriages, kidnapping, and trafficking, and abide by their international human rights commitments to combat slavery and human trafficking and uphold the...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The rights experts - who report to the Human Rights Council – cited reports suggesting the involvement of religious authorities and the complicity of security forces and the justice system; although they also acknowledged that Pakistan had already made efforts to pass legislation prohibiting such illegal practices[the practice of kidnapping and trafficking young girls for marriage]" (para 3). Indicates that there might be some legislation trying to prevent this, but it is largely ineffective (MB2-CODER COMMENT). "'Pakistani authorities must adopt and enforce legislation prohibiting forced conversions, forced and child marriages, kidnapping, and trafficking, and abide by their international human rights commitments to combat slavery and human trafficking and uphold the...more
Jan. 9, 2025, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"In Kyrgyzstan, activities to combat trafficking in persons are regulated by the Constitution, international instruments ratified by the country and national normative acts: the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime of 15 November 2000, the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children of 15 December 2000, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air of 15 December 2000, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (ratified by Act No. 74 of 15 April 2003); the Agreement of 25 November 2005 on the cooperation among member States of...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"In Kyrgyzstan, activities to combat trafficking in persons are regulated by the Constitution, international instruments ratified by the country and national normative acts: the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime of 15 November 2000, the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children of 15 December 2000, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air of 15 December 2000, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (ratified by Act No. 74 of 15 April 2003); the Agreement of 25 November 2005 on the cooperation among member States of...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Trafficking in persons was criminalized; several national plans of action to combat trafficking in persons were adopted and implemented; and a national inter-agency commission to combat trafficking in persons, as well as local commissions, were established. . .By Government decision No. 342 of 2 July 2019, a list of crimes related to trafficking in persons was approved." (p. 25). "The list of entities and organizations required to ensure respect for the rights and legitimate interests of children who are trafficked persons includes tourism development agencies, which must also identify children who may be victims of trafficking in persons" (p. 26).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Trafficking in persons was criminalized; several national plans of action to combat trafficking in persons were adopted and implemented; and a national inter-agency commission to combat trafficking in persons, as well as local commissions, were established. . .By Government decision No. 342 of 2 July 2019, a list of crimes related to trafficking in persons was approved." (p. 25). "The list of entities and organizations required to ensure respect for the rights and legitimate interests of children who are trafficked persons includes tourism development agencies, which must also identify children who may be victims of trafficking in persons" (p. 26).
Jan. 4, 2025, 12:21 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Japan's disturbing porn industry has long been a legal grey-zone. In a country where walking the streets can result in being targeted by 'modelling agency' actors before victims are lured to discrete offices to sign their freedom away, the multi-billion-pound porn industry continues to be a poisonous trap from which unknowing women find themselves battling to escape” (para 1-2). “Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Japan's disturbing porn industry has long been a legal grey-zone. In a country where walking the streets can result in being targeted by 'modelling agency' actors before victims are lured to discrete offices to sign their freedom away, the multi-billion-pound porn industry continues to be a poisonous trap from which unknowing women find themselves battling to escape” (para 1-2). “Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the...more
Jan. 3, 2025, 12:32 p.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1, ATC-DATA-5
"Last year in Morocco, an international convention of experts from 70 countries issued a joint decree calling for a universal surrogacy ban. In April, the European Parliament voted to include 'the exploitation of surrogate motherhood' under acts of 'human trafficking'" (par. 13).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1, ATC-DATA-5
"Last year in Morocco, an international convention of experts from 70 countries issued a joint decree calling for a universal surrogacy ban. In April, the European Parliament voted to include 'the exploitation of surrogate motherhood' under acts of 'human trafficking'" (par. 13).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the…amendment to expand the duty to avert a criminal offence, which is subject to penalties, to encompass...aggravated human trafficking" (2).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the…amendment to expand the duty to avert a criminal offence, which is subject to penalties, to encompass...aggravated human trafficking" (2).
Nov. 29, 2024, 3:17 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Japan's disturbing porn industry has long been a legal grey-zone. In a country where walking the streets can result in being targeted by 'modelling agency' actors before victims are lured to discrete offices to sign their freedom away, the multi-billion-pound porn industry continues to be a poisonous trap from which unknowing women find themselves battling to escape” (para 1-2). “Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Japan's disturbing porn industry has long been a legal grey-zone. In a country where walking the streets can result in being targeted by 'modelling agency' actors before victims are lured to discrete offices to sign their freedom away, the multi-billion-pound porn industry continues to be a poisonous trap from which unknowing women find themselves battling to escape” (para 1-2). “Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved...in particular the adoption of the following…[c]ombating forced prostitution, from 2007 to 2014...[and] amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law aimed at facilitating the involvement of victims, including victims of gender-based violence against women, in criminal proceedings and introducing ex officio prosecution of rape, sexual violence and deliberate slight bodily injury, as well as a new category of 'specially protected victims', including children, victims of sexual or domestic violence or intimate partner violence and victims of trafficking, in 2016" (1, 2). "The State party has not enacted specific legislation on trafficking" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved...in particular the adoption of the following…[c]ombating forced prostitution, from 2007 to 2014...[and] amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law aimed at facilitating the involvement of victims, including victims of gender-based violence against women, in criminal proceedings and introducing ex officio prosecution of rape, sexual violence and deliberate slight bodily injury, as well as a new category of 'specially protected victims', including children, victims of sexual or domestic violence or intimate partner violence and victims of trafficking, in 2016" (1, 2). "The State party has not enacted specific legislation on trafficking" (8).
Nov. 1, 2024, 9:38 a.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Incredibly, the bill [decriminallizing prostitution] would repeal prohibitions against 'any conspiracy to induce a female to engage in sexual acts, and kidnapping for purposes of sexual acts against a person’s will, including if such female is under the age of 16' and 'the ability to punish any parent or guardian who procures or attempts to procure a child to engage in prostitution; (the definition of child sex trafficking)" (para 6). This law has only been proposed and is not yet passed (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Incredibly, the bill [decriminallizing prostitution] would repeal prohibitions against 'any conspiracy to induce a female to engage in sexual acts, and kidnapping for purposes of sexual acts against a person’s will, including if such female is under the age of 16' and 'the ability to punish any parent or guardian who procures or attempts to procure a child to engage in prostitution; (the definition of child sex trafficking)" (para 6). This law has only been proposed and is not yet passed (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"In 2013, the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2013, CAP 108 of the Laws of Belize. replaced the 2003 version. The revised version put into effect the UN Protocol to Prevent Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons. The new Act criminalizes sex trafficking, labour trafficking and forced marriage of both adult and child victims. This Act also addresses trafficking in children for adoption or criminal intent. It outlines procedures for the forfeiture of assets gained from trafficking activities and made provisions to improve aid and protection for victims. In 2013, the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (Prohibition) Act (CSEC) was passed. The CSEC Act gave effect to the Optional Protocol...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"In 2013, the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2013, CAP 108 of the Laws of Belize. replaced the 2003 version. The revised version put into effect the UN Protocol to Prevent Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons. The new Act criminalizes sex trafficking, labour trafficking and forced marriage of both adult and child victims. This Act also addresses trafficking in children for adoption or criminal intent. It outlines procedures for the forfeiture of assets gained from trafficking activities and made provisions to improve aid and protection for victims. In 2013, the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (Prohibition) Act (CSEC) was passed. The CSEC Act gave effect to the Optional Protocol...more