Studies have demonstrated that Human trafficking is often closely tied to illegal migration and smuggling of migrants. 9.2 million persons are estimated to be in forced labour in the Asia-Pacific region. On 27 November, Richard Philippart (ILSTA) gave a lecture about smuggling of migrants and its connection to and elements of distinction with human trafficking.
Special attention was given to case-studies, the UN Transnational Organized Crime Convention and its underlying protocols; the Smuggling of Migrants Protocol and the Trafficking in Persons Protocol . During the lecture an analysis was made of the Lao legislation in the field as well as legislation from other ASEAN countries. 138 persons attended the lecture.
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