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Organized crime on the UN Security Council agenda: action against human trafficking reveals opportunities and challenges
Organisierte Kriminalität auf der Agenda des VN-Sicherheitsrats: das Vorgehen gegen Menschenhandel zeigt Chancen und Herausforderungen auf
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Abstract On 7 June 2018, for the first time, a Committee of the United Nations Security Council placed individuals on a sanctions list for human trafficking. As part of the Libya sanctions regime, travel bans and asset freezes have been imposed on six individuals identified as the main perpetrators of ille... view more
On 7 June 2018, for the first time, a Committee of the United Nations Security Council placed individuals on a sanctions list for human trafficking. As part of the Libya sanctions regime, travel bans and asset freezes have been imposed on six individuals identified as the main perpetrators of illegal activities relating to human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants. The European Union and the US have already implemented these UN sanctions. This response is an expression of the UN Security Council’s increased attention on transnational organized crime (TOC). For years, the number of resolutions relating to TOC, whether linked to drug or arms trafficking, piracy, kidnappings or illegal trade in natural resources, has increased substantially. And the Security Council has repeatedly dealt with human trafficking in conflict situations since the end of 2015. The relevant decisions show what role the Security Council can play in addressing organized crime, but also where pitfalls lurk. As a non-permanent member of the Security Council in 2019/2020, Germany should advocate a systematic advancement of the agenda. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
UN Security Council; organized crime; crime fighting; prostitution; slave trade; international agreement; international cooperation
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Criminal Sociology, Sociology of Law
Free Keywords
United Nations; Zwangsprostitution; Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2000-11-15); The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 38/2018
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications