The Evolution of the Regulation of the Crime of Trafficking in Underage Persons in Romanian Criminal Law

Nicoleta-Elena Heghes ()
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Nicoleta-Elena Heghes: Acad. Andrei Rădulescu Institute of Legal Research of the Romanian Academy

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Abstract: The evolution of the regulation of the crime of trafficking in underage persons/minors in Romanian criminal legislation reflects the social, political and legal transformations of the Romanian state, as well as the obligations assumed through international treaties. The purpose of this study is to analyze the evolution of the regulation of the crime of trafficking in underage persons in the Romanian criminal legislation, from the first forms of indirect incrimination to the current enshrinement in the 2009 Romanian Criminal Code, in force since 2014. The topic remains highly relevant, as trafficking in underage persons represents one of the most serious forms of organized crime, with a direct impact on the fundamental rights of the child and on social security. The conclusions of the study highlight the constant tendency of the Romanian legislator to tighten and specialize the legal regime of trafficking in underage persons, in accordance with the international commitments assumed and the imperatives of child protection. Although the current regulations provide a firm legislative framework, their effectiveness depends on the consistent application by the authorities and on the existence of complementary policies of prevention and support for victims.

Keywords: regulation; crime; trafficking; underage person/minor; harmonization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5 pages
Date: 2025-08
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Published in Proceedings of the 41st International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, August 7-8, 2025, pages 236-241

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