Trafficking, forced labour & exploitation

Human Trafficking, Forced Labour & Exploitation

Defence and victim representation in trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation, document control and cross-border migrant-exploitation cases.

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Trafficking and exploitation cases require separate proof of the act, the means used and the intended exploitation, with special protection where a child or vulnerable person is involved.

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Separate recruitment and movement from exploitation

Criminal defence and victim representation in trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation and migrant-exploitation cases, including cross-border evidence and safeguarding.

Travel, work, accommodation, payment and document control can be lawful or coercive depending on the full circumstances. Preserve recruitment promises, contracts, border records, wages, living conditions and communications while protecting the person from further risk.

Trace recruitment, control, benefit and vulnerability

Prioritise safety and avoid exposing a potential victim

Identify recruitment, movement, control, benefit and alleged exploitation

Preserve travel, work, payment and communication evidence

Distinguish traffickers, employers, intermediaries, victims and witnesses

Georgian Criminal Code — explained

Conduct linked to exploitation and document control

Article 143¹