The efforts undertaken under the Dutch EU - Presidency to establish a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Trafficking in Human Beings from and through Bulgaria are reflected upon here. This process was monitored and analysed by a Scientific Research Group composed of researchers from Ghent University and Max Planck Institute under the direction of Dr Conny Rijken from Tilburg University. This book discusses the hurdles that have to be overcome before police and judicial cooperation within the European Union can be developed and intensified, and examines the various factors on the legal,...
The efforts undertaken under the Dutch EU - Presidency to establish a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Trafficking in Human Beings from and through B...
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION: RESEARCH QUESTION AND THE AIM OF THE STUDY 1. 1 INTRODUCTION In this Introductory Chapter, a first exploration of the subject of this study will be made. In Section 1. 2, the most important developments relevant for this study in the process of globalisation from the Second World War until now will be discussed in order to explore the effects of these developments on trafficking in persons in S- tion 1. 3. In Section 1. 4, the research question will be discussed on the basis of the two main disparities in this study, namely, the disparity between the fact that tr-...
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION: RESEARCH QUESTION AND THE AIM OF THE STUDY 1. 1 INTRODUCTION In this Introductory Chapter, a first exploration of the subject ...
Trafficking in human beings (THB) has been described as modern slavery. It is a serious criminal activity that has significant ramifications for the human rights of the victims. It poses major challenges to the state, society and individual victims. THB is not a static given but a constantly changing concept depending on societal changes and opinions, economic situations and legal developments. THB occurs both transnationally and within countries. The complexity of THB is such that it requires a wide range of expertise fully to address the phenomenon.
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Trafficking in human beings (THB) has been described as modern slavery. It is a serious criminal activity that has significant ramifications for th...
