A Commentary on the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

A Commentary on the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

Author: Julia Planitzer

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2020-12-25

Total Pages: 611

ISBN-13: 1788111567

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This comprehensive Commentary provides the first fully up-to-date analysis and interpretation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. It offers a concise yet thorough article-by-article guide to the Convention’s anti-trafficking standards and corresponding human rights obligations.


Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings

Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings

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Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

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"This Convention aims to prevent trafficking in human beings, protect victims of trafficking and prosecute traffickers. Its comprehensive scope of application encompasses all forms of trafficking (whether national or transnational, linked or not to organised crime) and covers all victims of trafficking (women, men and children) as well as all forms of exploitation. With an emphasis on the human rights of victims of trafficking, the Convention contains measures to ensure the proper identification of victims, their assistance and protection as well as their compensation. It also contains measures to ensure the effective investigation and prosecution of traffickers. In addition, it sets out to promote international co-operation and partnerships with civil society."--Page 4 of cover


Convention Du Conseil de L'Europe Sur la Lutte Contre la Traite Des Etres Humains

Convention Du Conseil de L'Europe Sur la Lutte Contre la Traite Des Etres Humains

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 44

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The Convention is a comprehensive treaty mainly focused on the protection of victims of trafficking and the safeguard of their rights. It also aims at preventing trafficking as well as prosecuting traffickers. The Convention applies to all forms of trafficking; whether national or transnational, whether or not related to organized crime. It applies whoever the victim: women, men or children and whatever the form of exploitation: sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, etc. The Convention provides for the setting up of an independent monitoring mechanism guaranteeing parties' compliance with its provisions.--Publisher's description.