Human trafficking or more specifically, trafficking in people for the purpose of sex can be observed in Italy to be prevalent and deeply entrenched. Examining this pattern of mistreatment means looking at Italy as the location where some of the people being trafficked go to, but also looking at Nigeria, the location where some of the people being trafficked are the citizens of.
The people who are trafficked for the purpose of sex is reported to be have been misled, under the premises of a better life (Little, A., 2004). According to a study conducted by the Women’s Health and Action Research Centre, it was mentioned that aid to facilitate the movement overseas were proposed to females, that are disadvantaged monetary. The study garnered 1456 …show more content…
In Italy, the notable articles in the penal code addressing trafficking is Article 600-602. This legislation is aimed against individuals whose actions resulted in another person being enslaved or becoming in a situation similar. The component of domination over a separate individual underpins this legislation.
Another legislation of Italy, with provisions against sex trafficking is that of Law 75, known as the Merlin Law. The law was passed in 1958, with the intention of abolishing oppression through prostitution. (Danna, D. 2004) It address trafficking indirectly, making it illegal for prostitution to be a method for which traffickers take advantage of others.
Besides punitive legislations against the trafficking, article 18, under the Immigration Law of Italy, provides a certain sanctuary for the persons being oppressed. This article allows for individuals who are under extreme mistreatment and are being trafficked to obtain a provisional permit to remain in Italy. Individuals are required to partake in community assistance schemes. The article expressly states for the permit to be independent from taking the trafficker to court (European Commission, n.d). To further exhibit that independence, the provisional permit can be obtained from accredited Non-governmental organisations (NGO), not just governmental
The people who are trafficked for the purpose of sex is reported to be have been misled, under the premises of a better life (Little, A., 2004). According to a study conducted by the Women’s Health and Action Research Centre, it was mentioned that aid to facilitate the movement overseas were proposed to females, that are disadvantaged monetary. The study garnered 1456 …show more content…
In Italy, the notable articles in the penal code addressing trafficking is Article 600-602. This legislation is aimed against individuals whose actions resulted in another person being enslaved or becoming in a situation similar. The component of domination over a separate individual underpins this legislation.
Another legislation of Italy, with provisions against sex trafficking is that of Law 75, known as the Merlin Law. The law was passed in 1958, with the intention of abolishing oppression through prostitution. (Danna, D. 2004) It address trafficking indirectly, making it illegal for prostitution to be a method for which traffickers take advantage of others.
Besides punitive legislations against the trafficking, article 18, under the Immigration Law of Italy, provides a certain sanctuary for the persons being oppressed. This article allows for individuals who are under extreme mistreatment and are being trafficked to obtain a provisional permit to remain in Italy. Individuals are required to partake in community assistance schemes. The article expressly states for the permit to be independent from taking the trafficker to court (European Commission, n.d). To further exhibit that independence, the provisional permit can be obtained from accredited Non-governmental organisations (NGO), not just governmental