Citation

Skrivankova K. Int. Rev. Law Comput. Technol. 2006; 20(1/2): 229-232.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13600860600705135

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The article focuses on the issue of human trafficking. It has been noted that human trafficking is currently the fastest growing form of slavery. The target of human traffickers include people who are marginalized, poor, deprived of opportunities or those who belong in war-torn societies. These people were promised with the possibility of improvement and they were taken away from their homes into conditions unfavorable for them. Human trafficking implies movement of people through violence, deception or coercion with the aim of corrupting them. The International Labor Organization reports that an estimated 32% of trafficking cases were intended for economic exploitation. The European Union and the Council of Europe formulate legislation that will address human trafficking in Europe.

Language: en