Citation

Tailby R. Trends Iss. Crime Crim. Justice 2001; 208.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Australian Institute of Criminology)

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Abstract

Within Australian law enforcement agencies, the crime of people smuggling receives more attention than that of people trafficking, which may be for purposes of sexual servitude. Increasingly, organised crime groups are being implicated in the smuggling and trafficking of persons around the globe. This paper discusses recent changes in Australian law relating to these offences, reviews the evidence on those responsible, and evaluates the involvement of organised crime in these activities.

Human trafficking