Trafficking in persons : a critical analysis of the new criminal code offences / Bernadette McSherry.

Sydney : University of Sydney, Institute of Criminology, 2007.

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Human rights Australia.

Human trafficking Australia.

Criminal law -- Australia.

Slavery 21st century.

Introduction

The legislative history

Problems with defining human trafficking

Problems with drafting and the criminal code framework

Conclusion.

This article analyses the main trafficking offences and argues that, while they are certainly a step in the right direction, there are certain anomalies in the provisions which raise the question as to whether they comply with the UN Protocol. The drafting of the offences is also problematic when seen in the context of the Criminal Code as a whole. - Extract from introduction.

Includes bibliographical references.

1 online resource (pages 385-398) : digital, PDF