The Nature and Scope of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a serious violation of both criminal law and fundamental human rights. It involves forcing individuals to work without the ability to leave, often in degrading, abusive, and exploitative conditions. Trafficking can occur in a wide range of industries, including:
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Manufacturing
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Construction
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Domestic and care labor
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Agriculture
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Hospitality and service sectors
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Drug trade
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Fraud
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The sex trade, which involves the exchange of sexual services or performances for monetary gain.
Key elements of human trafficking include force, deception, coercion, and control by a third party. It is a complex form of exploitation that occurs across both legal and illegal businesses, and in both formal and informal economies.
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