A human rights-based approach to the administration of criminal justice in cases of trafficking in persons 2012, para. 17
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It is important to emphasize that the relevant legislation must be clear, enforceable and comprehensive to ensure effective protection of the victim. States must criminalize trafficking as it has been defined by international law. This means that criminalization must cover a range of end purposes, including forced and exploitative labour; it must recognize the possibility of women, men and children being victims of trafficking; and that the trafficking in children must be defined differently to trafficking in adults. A trafficking law that covers only one of these aspects would fall short of this standard.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children