A human rights-based approach to the administration of criminal justice in cases of trafficking in persons 2012, para. 18
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In formulating the criminal offence of trafficking, States must not criminalize only those offences that have been committed intentionally; they must also ensure that the victim's consent does not alter the offender's criminal liability. States are further required to criminalize related offences, such as attempted trafficking offences or complicity in their commission, and ensure that criminal (and civil) liability can be extended to legal as well as natural persons. This obligation is important in ensuring the legal accountability of corporations and businesses engaging in trafficking, such as labour contractors, adoption agencies and entertainment venues.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children