A human rights-based approach to the administration of criminal justice in cases of trafficking in persons 2012, para. 28
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The Special Rapporteur observes that, while numerous States do not have a specific law designed to minimize the criminalization of trafficking victims, many note that, as a matter of policy, trafficking victims are not prosecuted for status-related crimes. The Special Rapporteur observes, however, that some States have passed specific legislation in this regard. For example, a Moldovan law provides that trafficked persons who have committed unlawful acts as a direct result of being trafficked will not be prosecuted for such offences. In the United States, New York State recently passed a law to allow trafficking victims with prostitution-related convictions to vacate their judgements.
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children