The right to an effective remedy for trafficked persons 2011, para. 32
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Trafficked persons may also pursue civil claims on the basis of loss caused by the crime of trafficking pursuant to relevant national law. Although there are recent cases which resulted in a substantive amount of compensation for trafficked persons, it is still extremely difficult for them to receive compensation through civil proceedings. Some of the difficulties associated with civil proceedings include the tendency to be time-consuming, expensive and complicated. Other obstacles include complications in calculating the basis of damages and the relative novelty of non-material damages such as pain and suffering in some States.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children