Trafficking in Human Beings: A Modern Form of Slavery or a Transnational Crime?

Amsterdam Center for International Law No. 2014-07

Amsterdam Law School Research Paper No. 2014-13

34 Pages Posted: 11 Feb 2014

Date Written: February 10, 2014

Abstract

Trafficking in human beings is often qualified as a modern form of slavery, with the obvious intention to stress the seriousness of the crime and to bring it within the jurisdictional scope of the International Criminal Court. This article critically assesses this position. The author argues that, while there is certainly overlap between the crimes, trafficking in human beings and enslavement are distinct categories. Moreover, he questions the urgency of expanding the jurisdiction of the ICC with this crime, in view of the improving performance of national states to tackle trafficking in human beings.

Keywords: trafficking in human beings, enslavement, crimes against humanity, International Criminal Court, domestic jurisdictions, international cooperation

JEL Classification: K33, K14

Suggested Citation

van der Wilt, Harmen G., Trafficking in Human Beings: A Modern Form of Slavery or a Transnational Crime? (February 10, 2014). Amsterdam Center for International Law No. 2014-07, Amsterdam Law School Research Paper No. 2014-13, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2393338 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2393338

Harmen G. Van der Wilt (Contact Author)

University of Amsterdam - Faculty of Law ( email )

Amsterdam, 1018 WB
Netherlands

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