Human Trafficking and Slavery
Human Trafficking and Slavery
Introduction:
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” - Abraham Lincoln
It was in 1863 that Abraham Lincoln called for the end of slavery in the United States of America, a mere two years later the 13th amendment was passed abolishing slavery in most parts of the US. Over the following decades the remainder of the world followed suit outlawing and abolishing slavery in their respective governments. However this was not the end of slavery as 150 years later the world is still plagued by human trafficking and modern day slavery, while many legal and non-legal responses are emplaced these issues still remain at large around the globe.
The United Nations office of drugs and crime estimated in June 2012 that at least 20-30 million people are now modern day slaves with almost one million people being trafficked over international borders annually. Coupled with the fact that the UN believes human trafficking generates over $15 billion each year it is apparent that the human trade is a profitable enterprise.
Responses:
Over the course of history there have been many responses and methods established in order to abolish modern day slavery, from a variety of government and non-government funded initiatives that aim to raise awareness to a number of legislative measures that ensure tougher penalties for those involved in the slave trade. Responses both legal and non-legal in nature have been utilised in hopes of putting a stop to these horrendous crimes.
Legal Responses:
Slavery is illegal in each and every country in the world, depending on location however the penalties can differ dramatically. In Australia slavery has been illegal since the enactment of the salve trade act in 1824. However in 1999 the Commonwealth government added a collection of slavery based offences to the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth). Stating- should an offence occur regardless of the conduct occurring within Australia the persons
Introduction:
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” - Abraham Lincoln
It was in 1863 that Abraham Lincoln called for the end of slavery in the United States of America, a mere two years later the 13th amendment was passed abolishing slavery in most parts of the US. Over the following decades the remainder of the world followed suit outlawing and abolishing slavery in their respective governments. However this was not the end of slavery as 150 years later the world is still plagued by human trafficking and modern day slavery, while many legal and non-legal responses are emplaced these issues still remain at large around the globe.
The United Nations office of drugs and crime estimated in June 2012 that at least 20-30 million people are now modern day slaves with almost one million people being trafficked over international borders annually. Coupled with the fact that the UN believes human trafficking generates over $15 billion each year it is apparent that the human trade is a profitable enterprise.
Responses:
Over the course of history there have been many responses and methods established in order to abolish modern day slavery, from a variety of government and non-government funded initiatives that aim to raise awareness to a number of legislative measures that ensure tougher penalties for those involved in the slave trade. Responses both legal and non-legal in nature have been utilised in hopes of putting a stop to these horrendous crimes.
Legal Responses:
Slavery is illegal in each and every country in the world, depending on location however the penalties can differ dramatically. In Australia slavery has been illegal since the enactment of the salve trade act in 1824. However in 1999 the Commonwealth government added a collection of slavery based offences to the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth). Stating- should an offence occur regardless of the conduct occurring within Australia the persons