A False Controvery: Law Enforcement and the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Trafficked Women
In theory, everyone ? except for pedophiles, brothel owners, and pimps ? agrees that children must not be in the sex industry and that those who prey on them should be prosecuted and punished. Virtually every country in the world has adopted national laws prohibiting the commercial sexual exploitation of children. International law is clear on this point, as well. The International Convention on the Rights of the Child requires States Parties to protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, and prevent sex trafficking, pornography, and other unlawful sexual practices.
Read MoreConviction Secured in Uganda Land Seizure Case
KAMPALA, Uganda ? On September 3, 2009, Ugandan widow Joyce was vindicated in court, as the two perpetrators responsible for illegally seizing her home and property from her in the aftermath of her husband?s death were found guilty of their crimes.
Read MoreIndia: IJM Hosts Innovative Training For Prosecutors Combating Forced Labor Crimes
CHENNAI, INDIA ? In most of its cases on behalf of victims of forced labor slavery, IJM works with public prosecutors to bring slave owners to justice. But in and around Chennai, India, IJM?s staff discovered a recurring problem: Most of these prosecutors ? those with the responsibility to pursue convictions in forced labor cases ? lacked a basic knowledge of forced labor law and prosecution methods, and many did not understand the brutal nature these crimes.
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