This publication is a legal analysis. The first part focuses on the development and creation of the Palermo Protocols and on their contents. The second part is dedicated to the analysis of how the Protocols create a bridge between the two legal systems: Human Rights and Criminal Law. The legal aspect is the focus for this paper, but concrete experiences and examples are included to create a visible link between law and reality – or rather to show that the two do not exist independently of each other.
The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children (also referred to as the Trafficking Protocol or UN TIP Protocol) is a protocol to the Convention against Transnational Organised Crime. It is one of the three Palermo protocols, the others being the Protocol against the...
The climate emergency poses a huge threat to human rights. In order to address the climate crisis, a transition to an economy respectful of the planet is urgently required. As part of this green transition, moving away from fossil energy sources, to...Read More
The UK-wide Modern Slavery Helpline and Resource Centre was established in October 2016 to provide victims, the public, statutory agencies and businesses with access to information and support on a 24/7 basis. Operated by Unseen, in its first full...Read More
In the Philippines, upholding the best interest of the child is a legal obligation which follows from national and international laws. Examining Supreme Court decisions on the best interest of the child shows that it is primarily applied in custody-...Read More
This report is about sharing topics that draw from the author's personal and professional experiences that they, as a Council, believe are important to effectively address human trafficking today. This report reflects the passion of those with lived...Read More
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