Human trafficking: the need for human rights and government effectiveness in enforcing anti-trafficking

FikreJesus Amahazion

Global Crime, 2015, vol. 16, issue 3, 167-196

Abstract: Human trafficking constitutes a global problem. Involving exploitation of individuals through forced labour, sex, or organ removal, trafficking is an egregious human rights violation and illegal in many countries. Although laws have arisen to combat trafficking, it has persisted and inconsistent enforcement of anti-trafficking measures has been a concern. Using new data on trafficking, the enforcement patterns of 168 countries from 2001 to 2011 are examined. Findings suggest enforcement is predicted by the interaction of states’ world culture ties and government effectiveness, trafficking flows, and other state-level political mechanisms. Theoretically important factors, such as female legislators or various economic measures, are insignificant.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/17440572.2015.1019613

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