Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
25.1.2024 14.02
The European Commission strives to increase police cooperation in the fight against migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings. In November, the Commission proposed a regulation that would reinforce Europol's role and increase information sharing between Member States. The Government expressed its position on the Commission's proposal in its communication submitted to Parliament on 25 January 2024.
Education and increased awareness needed to detect and identify human trafficking
23.5.2023 10.01
A study commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior examined the reflection periods granted to victims of human trafficking during which the victims can decide whether to cooperate with the authorities in apprehending those suspected of human trafficking. The study also examined how suspicion of trading in sexual services was applied as grounds for denial of admittance or stay.
Assistance to be given to victims of human trafficking irrespective of the progress of criminal proceedings
29.12.2022 14.41
The status and the right to services of victims of human trafficking will improve as the help provided through the Assistance System will no longer depend on the progress of the criminal proceedings related to human trafficking. Primarily, assistance will be based on an assessment of the victim’s individual situation. The President of the Republic approved the related legislative amendments on 29 December and they will enter into force on 1 January.
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Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
Press release
25.1.2024 14.02
Education and increased awareness needed to detect and identify human trafficking
Press release
23.5.2023 10.01
Assistance to be given to victims of human trafficking irrespective of the progress of criminal proceedings
Press release
29.12.2022 14.41
New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
Press release
21.12.2022 11.39
Government proposes legislative amendments to improve status of victims of human trafficking
Press release
20.10.2022 13.49
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