Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (Sexual Exploitation) in EU Law: Current Challenges.
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https://doi.org/10.54869/syeul.2022.2.331Keywords:
Trafficking in Human Beings, Sexual Exploitation, Prostitution, Organised CrimeAbstract
Trafficking in human beings is a serious organised crime that appears in several forms. Sexual exploitation is the most common form of trafficking in human beings. The European Union combats sexual exploitation by harmonising substantive criminal law (Directives 2011/36/EU and 2011/93/EU) and certain procedural issues and by actively enforcing its policies. Nevertheless, the statistical data from the Member States concerning this crime indicate that the fight against this serious social phenomenon is not sufficiently effective. The European Commission has proposed a reform of Directive 2011/36/EU, but several aspects of this reform are insufficient and problematic.
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