Latest items for TRAFF-LAW-1
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[V]ictims of trafficking and forced prostitution are [not] exempted from criminal liability" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[V]ictims of trafficking and forced prostitution are [not] exempted from criminal liability" (9).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Article 151 of the Penal Code of 2010 provides for 5 to 10 years’ imprisonment for the intentional or attempted commission of acts of trafficking in persons and a period of hard labour for the commission of acts involving the exploitation of minors under 18 years of age" (27).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Article 151 of the Penal Code of 2010 provides for 5 to 10 years’ imprisonment for the intentional or attempted commission of acts of trafficking in persons and a period of hard labour for the commission of acts involving the exploitation of minors under 18 years of age" (27).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Botswana has put into place the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 2014 in order to curb trafficking in persons particularly women and children" (6). "The Protocol on the Suppression and Punishment of Trafficking in persons especially women and children was ratified in August 2002 as a way of trying to curb the issue of trafficking and exploitation. It must however, be noted that Immigration laws have no provision addressing trafficking but there are deliberate measures in place to prevent child trafficking. Anybody travelling with a child outside the country is required to have an affidavit from the child’s parents or guardian. Research to assess the prevalence of trafficking has not yet...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Botswana has put into place the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 2014 in order to curb trafficking in persons particularly women and children" (6). "The Protocol on the Suppression and Punishment of Trafficking in persons especially women and children was ratified in August 2002 as a way of trying to curb the issue of trafficking and exploitation. It must however, be noted that Immigration laws have no provision addressing trafficking but there are deliberate measures in place to prevent child trafficking. Anybody travelling with a child outside the country is required to have an affidavit from the child’s parents or guardian. Research to assess the prevalence of trafficking has not yet...more
Nov. 21, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Debt bondage arrangements all illegal under Australia's human trafficking laws" (para. 20). Even though there's no mention of this said laws, we can infer that they exist (MD - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Debt bondage arrangements all illegal under Australia's human trafficking laws" (para. 20). Even though there's no mention of this said laws, we can infer that they exist (MD - CODER COMMENT).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Amendment IX to the Criminal Law (2015) amended article 241, paragraph 6, of the Criminal Law concerning the crime of buying women and children who are victims of trafficking. The amended paragraph explicitly criminalized any act of buying women and children who are victims of trafficking, thereby increasing criminal penalties for buyers" (7,14).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Amendment IX to the Criminal Law (2015) amended article 241, paragraph 6, of the Criminal Law concerning the crime of buying women and children who are victims of trafficking. The amended paragraph explicitly criminalized any act of buying women and children who are victims of trafficking, thereby increasing criminal penalties for buyers" (7,14).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the State party’s efforts to improve its institutional and policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the following: Action plan to prevent and combat crimes related to trafficking in persons (2018–2020), adopted in 2018" (p.2). "The Committee notes the criminalization of trafficking in persons, the adoption of a new anti-trafficking action plan covering the period 2018–2020, the adoption of a standard procedure for providing special social services to victims of trafficking, the establishment of a victim compensation fund and various initiatives to prevent trafficking" (p.9).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the State party’s efforts to improve its institutional and policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the following: Action plan to prevent and combat crimes related to trafficking in persons (2018–2020), adopted in 2018" (p.2). "The Committee notes the criminalization of trafficking in persons, the adoption of a new anti-trafficking action plan covering the period 2018–2020, the adoption of a standard procedure for providing special social services to victims of trafficking, the establishment of a victim compensation fund and various initiatives to prevent trafficking" (p.9).
Sept. 25, 2023, 8:02 a.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Penalties for forced labor under trafficking-in-persons laws include forfeiture of property gained as a result of the forced labor, restitution to the victim, and imprisonment. Administrative labor law penalties are small monetary fines, deemed insufficient to deter violations and rarely enforced" (13).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Penalties for forced labor under trafficking-in-persons laws include forfeiture of property gained as a result of the forced labor, restitution to the victim, and imprisonment. Administrative labor law penalties are small monetary fines, deemed insufficient to deter violations and rarely enforced" (13).
Sept. 18, 2023, 12:36 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The commission has sent an official to Rajasthan to investigate the cases. The Bhilwara district collector, Ashish Modi, said the crimes were the first of their kind. 'They are total illegal. The police are investigating and we will make sure the victims get justice and the guilty are punished,' Modi said" (para.9).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The commission has sent an official to Rajasthan to investigate the cases. The Bhilwara district collector, Ashish Modi, said the crimes were the first of their kind. 'They are total illegal. The police are investigating and we will make sure the victims get justice and the guilty are punished,' Modi said" (para.9).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons" (1). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons and the ongoing development on a national action plan for the period 2016–2020. It notes with concern, however, the high number of women and girls who are victims of trafficking and of exploitation of prostitution in the State party. The Committee is further concerned about the following: (a) The lack of information on the enforcement of Law No. 2016-1111 and on the implementation of the national strategy to combat trafficking in persons and its action...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons" (1). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 2016-1111 of 8 December 2016 on the suppression of trafficking in persons and the ongoing development on a national action plan for the period 2016–2020. It notes with concern, however, the high number of women and girls who are victims of trafficking and of exploitation of prostitution in the State party. The Committee is further concerned about the following: (a) The lack of information on the enforcement of Law No. 2016-1111 and on the implementation of the national strategy to combat trafficking in persons and its action...more
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"After more than 10 years of enforcing Act No. 2005-06 and in view of the persistence of the phenomenon, it was important to take stock of the situation and assess achievements and shortcomings in order to draw useful lessons." (16). "It is in this context that the National Unit to Combat Trafficking in Persons, concerned with improving the effectiveness of the Act, commissioned a study to review the specific normative framework on trafficking in persons in order to better address the new challenges of organized crime. This study provided an opportunity to review the literature on trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants and the protection of victims, analyse data on...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"After more than 10 years of enforcing Act No. 2005-06 and in view of the persistence of the phenomenon, it was important to take stock of the situation and assess achievements and shortcomings in order to draw useful lessons." (16). "It is in this context that the National Unit to Combat Trafficking in Persons, concerned with improving the effectiveness of the Act, commissioned a study to review the specific normative framework on trafficking in persons in order to better address the new challenges of organized crime. This study provided an opportunity to review the literature on trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants and the protection of victims, analyse data on...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Regarding the Committee’s COs around strengthening the implementation of the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act, including the allocation of adequate human, financial and technical resources, establishing appropriate protocols, and systematically collecting data, since government began enforcement of the Law Number 12/2013 (Anti-Human Trafficking Act) in 2013, PGO has been prosecuting cases, in collaboration with the Police. It has been observed that the majority of victims of human trafficking having been brought in for sex work, and a smaller number for forced labour." (16). "On the Committee’s CO to expedite the adoption of the bills pending before the parliament aimed at strengthening the State party’s administration of justice, in particular the...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Regarding the Committee’s COs around strengthening the implementation of the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act, including the allocation of adequate human, financial and technical resources, establishing appropriate protocols, and systematically collecting data, since government began enforcement of the Law Number 12/2013 (Anti-Human Trafficking Act) in 2013, PGO has been prosecuting cases, in collaboration with the Police. It has been observed that the majority of victims of human trafficking having been brought in for sex work, and a smaller number for forced labour." (16). "On the Committee’s CO to expedite the adoption of the bills pending before the parliament aimed at strengthening the State party’s administration of justice, in particular the...more
June 27, 2023, 11:16 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1, GEW-LAW-1
"[T]he punishment for convicted kidnappers includes the death penalty" (30).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1, GEW-LAW-1
"[T]he punishment for convicted kidnappers includes the death penalty" (30).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Human Trafficking Prevention Act (No. 896) was promulgated in 2015. The national police developed and carried out campaigns, plans and policies aimed at preventing, investigating, prosecuting and punishing trafficking in persons and providing support to victims." (11). "The Government of Nicaragua operates pursuant to the laws established and passed in accordance with procedures laid down in the Constitution, which has a separate legal status. Article 40 of the Constitution establishes that no one shall be subjected to servitude and prohibits all forms of slavery and trafficking." (13). "The Criminal Code (Act No. 641)... punishes sexual exploitation, pornography and paying for sex with adolescents, prohibits and punishes all forms of...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Human Trafficking Prevention Act (No. 896) was promulgated in 2015. The national police developed and carried out campaigns, plans and policies aimed at preventing, investigating, prosecuting and punishing trafficking in persons and providing support to victims." (11). "The Government of Nicaragua operates pursuant to the laws established and passed in accordance with procedures laid down in the Constitution, which has a separate legal status. Article 40 of the Constitution establishes that no one shall be subjected to servitude and prohibits all forms of slavery and trafficking." (13). "The Criminal Code (Act No. 641)... punishes sexual exploitation, pornography and paying for sex with adolescents, prohibits and punishes all forms of...more
May 22, 2023, 10:49 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"A Chinese court has jailed six people for up to 11 years for the abuse of a woman whose appearance last year in an online video chained by the neck sparked a public outcry and calls for the better protection of women" (Para.1). "Another five people who bought and sold her were jailed for eight to 11 years for trafficking women, the court said" (Para.6).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"A Chinese court has jailed six people for up to 11 years for the abuse of a woman whose appearance last year in an online video chained by the neck sparked a public outcry and calls for the better protection of women" (Para.1). "Another five people who bought and sold her were jailed for eight to 11 years for trafficking women, the court said" (Para.6).
May 19, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Money marriage tradition has existed since 1820 and is a custom that requires girls to be sold in exchange for the settlement of debt. The girls also referred to as 'money wives' or 'money wome', are married out in exchange for loans taken by their families. In most cases, the exchange is done without the girl’s consent and in other instances, the negotiation leading to the settlement of debt is done before her birth"(Para.2-3). "Over the past years, several ladies have recounted their gory experiences and how they were married off to settle the debts of their parents. Some girls were sold off as child brides to elderly men,...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Money marriage tradition has existed since 1820 and is a custom that requires girls to be sold in exchange for the settlement of debt. The girls also referred to as 'money wives' or 'money wome', are married out in exchange for loans taken by their families. In most cases, the exchange is done without the girl’s consent and in other instances, the negotiation leading to the settlement of debt is done before her birth"(Para.2-3). "Over the past years, several ladies have recounted their gory experiences and how they were married off to settle the debts of their parents. Some girls were sold off as child brides to elderly men,...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[I]n 2017, the legislation adopted included: the Anti-Corruption Act of 3 January 2017; the Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health Act of 8 September 2017…"(3)(NF - CODER COMMENT - This act broadly states that children should be protected from sexual and labor exploitation, trafficking, along with exposure to violent, traumatic, and suicidal information. This law also bans the desimination of ideas including those that deny family values, promote debauchery and pornography, and inducing disrespect for parents and other family members.). "In accordance with the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 17 April 2008, government agencies work to protect the rights and lawful interests of citizens who are victims of...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[I]n 2017, the legislation adopted included: the Anti-Corruption Act of 3 January 2017; the Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health Act of 8 September 2017…"(3)(NF - CODER COMMENT - This act broadly states that children should be protected from sexual and labor exploitation, trafficking, along with exposure to violent, traumatic, and suicidal information. This law also bans the desimination of ideas including those that deny family values, promote debauchery and pornography, and inducing disrespect for parents and other family members.). "In accordance with the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 17 April 2008, government agencies work to protect the rights and lawful interests of citizens who are victims of...more
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Act No. 82 of 2016 on illegal migration and smuggling of migrants, [says] it is a crime to smuggle, attempt to smuggle or facilitate the smuggling of migrants, and the penalty imposed is more severe if women are among the migrants being smuggled" (2). "Act No. 64 of 2010, of temporary, seasonal and contractual marriages, particularly in rural and remote areas and among women living in poverty [is prevalent], which are forms of trafficking and sexual exploitation of women" (8). This law promotes trafficking (MV-coder comment).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Act No. 82 of 2016 on illegal migration and smuggling of migrants, [says] it is a crime to smuggle, attempt to smuggle or facilitate the smuggling of migrants, and the penalty imposed is more severe if women are among the migrants being smuggled" (2). "Act No. 64 of 2010, of temporary, seasonal and contractual marriages, particularly in rural and remote areas and among women living in poverty [is prevalent], which are forms of trafficking and sexual exploitation of women" (8). This law promotes trafficking (MV-coder comment).
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Trafficking in human beings for whatever purpose is an act prohibited in the Constitution as well as the 2005 Revised Criminal Code...The Proclamation introduced clear provisions and stringent penalties, including a fine of up to 500,000 and death penalty where the victim suffers severe injury or death" (10).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Trafficking in human beings for whatever purpose is an act prohibited in the Constitution as well as the 2005 Revised Criminal Code...The Proclamation introduced clear provisions and stringent penalties, including a fine of up to 500,000 and death penalty where the victim suffers severe injury or death" (10).
March 17, 2023, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[The Proclamation for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (Proclamation No. 909/2015)] also envisages for cooperation with destination as well as transit countries. Investigations, exchange of information and extradition agreements are expected to foster prosecution of human trafficking. To this end, Ethiopia adopted the IGAD Conventions on Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance. It also entered into bilateral extradition agreements with Sudan and Djibouti" (10).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"[The Proclamation for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (Proclamation No. 909/2015)] also envisages for cooperation with destination as well as transit countries. Investigations, exchange of information and extradition agreements are expected to foster prosecution of human trafficking. To this end, Ethiopia adopted the IGAD Conventions on Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance. It also entered into bilateral extradition agreements with Sudan and Djibouti" (10).
March 15, 2023, 4:58 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-LAW-1
“Adopting various United Nations declarations such as the 1993 UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action also has a morally and politically binding effect for Bulgaria. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women establishes a number of international standards concerning the violence against women, and formulates universal measures necessary to combat such violence. Among these measures, the declaration defines sexual harassment at the workplace as one of the forms of violence against women. However, neither violence against women nor the trafficking of women receives adequate attention in Bulgaria” (50).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-LAW-1
“Adopting various United Nations declarations such as the 1993 UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action also has a morally and politically binding effect for Bulgaria. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women establishes a number of international standards concerning the violence against women, and formulates universal measures necessary to combat such violence. Among these measures, the declaration defines sexual harassment at the workplace as one of the forms of violence against women. However, neither violence against women nor the trafficking of women receives adequate attention in Bulgaria” (50).
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Law Amending to the Criminal Code of Montenegro ('Official Gazette of Montenegro' No. 44/2017) introduced a new form of committing the criminal offense of concluding a void marriage (regulated by Article 214), in the case when a person is incited or taken abroad in intent to enter into marriage by force or threat" (9). "A new form of committing the criminal offense of concluding a void marriage has also been introduced..., in the case when a person is incited or taken abroad with the intention of entering a marriage by force or threat" (11). "Adoption of the Law Amending the Criminal Code of Montenegro ('Official Gazette of Montenegro' No....more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Law Amending to the Criminal Code of Montenegro ('Official Gazette of Montenegro' No. 44/2017) introduced a new form of committing the criminal offense of concluding a void marriage (regulated by Article 214), in the case when a person is incited or taken abroad in intent to enter into marriage by force or threat" (9). "A new form of committing the criminal offense of concluding a void marriage has also been introduced..., in the case when a person is incited or taken abroad with the intention of entering a marriage by force or threat" (11). "Adoption of the Law Amending the Criminal Code of Montenegro ('Official Gazette of Montenegro' No....more
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"After the abolishment of harmful traditional practices of Kamlari, the freed Kamlaris have been socially reintegrated and are receiving scholarships, hostel facility and other economic opportunities" (8)(NF -CODER COMMENT - The Kamlari system is an old system in which girls as young as 5 years old to work as indentured servants. In return, the families of the Kamlari are promised an annuel salary of $50 per year with the promise of providing an education to said girls though this rarely occurs nor are the girls returned to their families). "Positive activism manifested by the Judiciary has encouraged the process of legal and administrative reforms along with developing institutional capacity to...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"After the abolishment of harmful traditional practices of Kamlari, the freed Kamlaris have been socially reintegrated and are receiving scholarships, hostel facility and other economic opportunities" (8)(NF -CODER COMMENT - The Kamlari system is an old system in which girls as young as 5 years old to work as indentured servants. In return, the families of the Kamlari are promised an annuel salary of $50 per year with the promise of providing an education to said girls though this rarely occurs nor are the girls returned to their families). "Positive activism manifested by the Judiciary has encouraged the process of legal and administrative reforms along with developing institutional capacity to...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 11:08 a.m.
Countries: Malawi
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"This is despite Malawi’s robust legal framework which offers protections for women and girls against sex trafficking in its various manifestations. Malawi enacted its Trafficking in Persons Act, 2015 to make provision for the prevention and elimination of trafficking in persons including for sexual exploitation. The Act prescribes punishment of up to 14 years imprisonment for offenses involving an adult and up to 21 years imprisonment for those involving a child. The Child Care, Protection and Justice Act prescribes offenses of trafficking involving children and imposes a life sentence." (Para.2). "In order to realize their regional and international obligations under the Palermo Protocol and the Maputo Protocol, the government of...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"This is despite Malawi’s robust legal framework which offers protections for women and girls against sex trafficking in its various manifestations. Malawi enacted its Trafficking in Persons Act, 2015 to make provision for the prevention and elimination of trafficking in persons including for sexual exploitation. The Act prescribes punishment of up to 14 years imprisonment for offenses involving an adult and up to 21 years imprisonment for those involving a child. The Child Care, Protection and Justice Act prescribes offenses of trafficking involving children and imposes a life sentence." (Para.2). "In order to realize their regional and international obligations under the Palermo Protocol and the Maputo Protocol, the government of...more
Feb. 6, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women] welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2015 of the State party's previous report in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of…The Criminal Code, criminalizing bride kidnapping, forced marriage and child marriage" (1-2). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of more severe penalties for bride kidnapping of women and girls for the purposes of child marriage and forced marriage" (5).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women] welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2015 of the State party's previous report in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of…The Criminal Code, criminalizing bride kidnapping, forced marriage and child marriage" (1-2). "The Committee welcomes the adoption of more severe penalties for bride kidnapping of women and girls for the purposes of child marriage and forced marriage" (5).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The purpose of the Act is to give effect to the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children; to criminalise trafficking in persons and related offences; to protect and assist victims of trafficking in persons, especially women and children; to provide for the coordinated implementation and administration of this Act; and to provide for incidental matters." (4)(NF -CODER COMMENT - The act in question is in regard to the Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, Act No. 1 of 2018). "The Child care and Protection is aimed at giving effect to the rights of children as contained in the Namibian Constitution and...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The purpose of the Act is to give effect to the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children; to criminalise trafficking in persons and related offences; to protect and assist victims of trafficking in persons, especially women and children; to provide for the coordinated implementation and administration of this Act; and to provide for incidental matters." (4)(NF -CODER COMMENT - The act in question is in regard to the Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, Act No. 1 of 2018). "The Child care and Protection is aimed at giving effect to the rights of children as contained in the Namibian Constitution and...more
Jan. 12, 2023, 9:51 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Selling human organs is a crime under Nepali law. Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014 prohibits the sale of tissues and organs in India. The laws mandate that organs and tissues could only be accepted from registered donors. However, fake documents are easily made in both India and Nepal. 'Some university students helped in forging documents needed for donation,' says Basgai." (para 16) (NF- CODER COMMENT - The trafficking of women for their organs is against Nepali law, however, the forgery of documents labeling said victims as 'donors' allows traffickers to circumevent these laws).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Selling human organs is a crime under Nepali law. Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014 prohibits the sale of tissues and organs in India. The laws mandate that organs and tissues could only be accepted from registered donors. However, fake documents are easily made in both India and Nepal. 'Some university students helped in forging documents needed for donation,' says Basgai." (para 16) (NF- CODER COMMENT - The trafficking of women for their organs is against Nepali law, however, the forgery of documents labeling said victims as 'donors' allows traffickers to circumevent these laws).
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:01 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"...the trafficking of Nicaraguan children was banned…" (para 13)(NF- CODER COMMENT - Not only does this state the the trafficking of Nicaraguan children was legal, but it can also be seen as an indicator of the trafficking of women. Considering that it was legal to traffick children, then more than likely the trafficking of women was also legal or socially acceptable).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"...the trafficking of Nicaraguan children was banned…" (para 13)(NF- CODER COMMENT - Not only does this state the the trafficking of Nicaraguan children was legal, but it can also be seen as an indicator of the trafficking of women. Considering that it was legal to traffick children, then more than likely the trafficking of women was also legal or socially acceptable).
Dec. 29, 2022, 1:35 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, TRAFF-LAW-1
"In March, some party members at the National People's Congress suggested strengthening laws protecting women, and increasing punishments for human trafficking. But these have yet to materialise, and the Chinese Communist Party leadership has not signalled any changes" (para 34-35).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, TRAFF-LAW-1
"In March, some party members at the National People's Congress suggested strengthening laws protecting women, and increasing punishments for human trafficking. But these have yet to materialise, and the Chinese Communist Party leadership has not signalled any changes" (para 34-35).
Oct. 7, 2022, 4:17 p.m.
Countries: Portugal
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The law prohibits all forms of forced and compulsory labor. The government effectively enforced the law, but penalties were not commensurate with those for other serious crimes. The law places responsibility for complying with legal provisions on temporary employment agencies and employers of temporary workers" (20).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The law prohibits all forms of forced and compulsory labor. The government effectively enforced the law, but penalties were not commensurate with those for other serious crimes. The law places responsibility for complying with legal provisions on temporary employment agencies and employers of temporary workers" (20).
July 6, 2022, 10:35 a.m.
Countries: Djibouti
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Criminal Code of the Republic of Djibouti contains provisions that punish trafficking in women and girls. The acts covered include offences against public morality: prostitution, incitement to debauchery and prostitution, indecent assault and rape (in the case of rape, the penalties are very severe and act as a deterrent)" (15). "Moreover, the Government has acceded to the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, ratified by Act No. 95/AN/05/5 L on the ratification of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its additional protocols" (15). "Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children..." (15). "Act No....more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Criminal Code of the Republic of Djibouti contains provisions that punish trafficking in women and girls. The acts covered include offences against public morality: prostitution, incitement to debauchery and prostitution, indecent assault and rape (in the case of rape, the penalties are very severe and act as a deterrent)" (15). "Moreover, the Government has acceded to the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, ratified by Act No. 95/AN/05/5 L on the ratification of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its additional protocols" (15). "Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children..." (15). "Act No....more