III.H.13 Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (16 May 2005)

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Keyword(s):  
Human Beings ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings

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.

scholarly journals GRETA questionnaires as a part of the mechanism for monitoring implementation of the council of Europe convention on action against trafficking in human beings

Temida ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinisa Dostic ◽  
Sasa Gosic
Keyword(s):  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Complex Mechanism ◽  
International Expert ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Legal Instrument ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings

The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Being (GRETA) is one of the most important international expert bodies in combatting trafficking in human beings. At the same time, it is the key element in the complex mechanism for monitoring implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, the leading international legal instrument in this area. The basis of this mechanism is the GRETA questionnaires developed for evaluation of the implementation of the Convention, and the so called first and second evaluation round. This paper aims to analyze the content, place and the procedural significance of GRETA questionnaires within the mechanism of evaluation of the implementation of the Convention, as well as the place of collecting the data on victims of trafficking in human beings.

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

scholarly journals The Role of Local Authorities in Addressing Human Trafficking

2009 ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
Kathryn Rossiter ◽  
Jo Benfield
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Trafficking In Human Beings ◽  
National Governments

Worldwide, it is estimated that nearly 4 million people fall victim to people traffickers every year. Trafficking is carried out mainly by Organised Criminal Networks and the victims are forced into prostitution, illegal labour, domestic slavery and petty crime.On 1 April 2009, the United Kingdom signed up to the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. The Convention, which has to date been ratified by 20 European countries, is legally binding and aims to promote and protect the rights of victims who have been tricked or forced into leaving their homes, moved to another country, or within their own country, and then exploited. Whilst it is national governments who are signatories to the Council of Europe Convention, local authorities have a key role to play in its successful implementation.

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