Integration of a human rights-based approach in measures to discourage the demand that fosters all forms of exploitation of persons, especially women and children, and which leads to human trafficking 2013, para. 85e
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[Taking in account States' obligations under international human rights law, the Special Rapporteur would like to offer a set of recommendations which may serve as a basis for human rights-based measures to discourage the demand that fosters or leads to trafficking in persons:] Measures to discourage demand should conform with general principles associated with the rule of law, i.e., should not make it an offence to commit an act (including purchasing a particular service or produce) in circumstances in which the purchaser could not reasonably be expected to be aware that he or she was committing an offence, for example if a particular product or service is made or provided by someone who has been trafficked, unless there is evidence that the purchaser was negligent. This means that States should publicize any changes in the law that make it an offence to purchase certain types of services or products made or provided by people who have been trafficked, and provide unambiguous information to potential purchasers about such services or products;
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children