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Prosecuting trafficking in persons : known issues, emerging responses
- Trends and issues in crime and criminal justice, no. 358
- ISBN 978 1 921185 83 0 ; ISSN 0817-8542
- Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology, June 2008
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Abstract
This paper is the second in a series that examines the different components of the criminal justice response to trafficking in persons. Specifically, this paper seeks to identify some of the practical issues that may affect trafficking prosecutions, such as unclear legal frameworks, the transnational nature of trafficking, and reliance on often traumatised victims as witnesses who may also be unwilling or unable to participate in prosecutions. Proposed strategies to support or improve prosecution practice include legal reform, protection of witnesses and specialist training for prosecution units. There has been limited research on trafficking prosecutions - and given the complexities of transnational cases - it seems important that priority is given to building an evidence base that draws on experience and primary data.
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