Long-term criminal justice response to human trafficking in south africa: an impossible mission

Bello, Paul Oluwatosin

doi:10.1080/10282580.2018.1531716

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“…However, Bello 7 argues in this respect that as currently structured, "the South African criminal justice system cannot effect long-term combating strategies against human trafficking" [53]. He refers to findings that "indicate that the solution to the precipitating factors that fuel the trade in human commodity lies outside the scope and mandate of the criminal justice system" [53]. For an effective response, he continues, "it is expedient for the State to first address the socio-economic, cultural and political nuances that fuel the trade, rather than mount impracticable pressure on its criminal justice institutions to perform an unrealistic task" [53].…”

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“…He refers to findings that "indicate that the solution to the precipitating factors that fuel the trade in human commodity lies outside the scope and mandate of the criminal justice system" [53]. For an effective response, he continues, "it is expedient for the State to first address the socio-economic, cultural and political nuances that fuel the trade, rather than mount impracticable pressure on its criminal justice institutions to perform an unrealistic task" [53]. Unfortunately, according to him, "since the enactment of the anti-trafficking law in 2013, and its implementation in 2015, the South African criminal justice system have not really made headway in the fight against this heinous crime" [53].…”

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South African Perspective on Sexual Slavery, Sex Work and Exploitation

Jones¹

2021

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

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After millennia, formal slavery in most jurisdictions worldwide eventually came to an end by the middle of the nineteenth century. Yet, all kinds of trapped forms of labour took its place, among others sexual slavery-one of the most serious organised crimes of our time and historically one of the oldest human practices of gender inequality and exploitation. This chapter starts with broad, introductory remarks on the possible causes of sexual slavery and exploitation as well as what we as a society can do to collectively address this pressing issue. It then looks in more detail at the extent of this problem in South Africa. The chapter then moves on to consider antihuman trafficking legislation in South Africa and what it entails; a distinction is made between sexual slavery and sex work; and the reasons, effects and value of decriminalising sex work are referred to. A short account is given of the mythologised life of Sara Baartman, one of the most famous, but also least known, South African woman of her day and what we can learn from her about gender inequality, sexual slavery and exploitation.Social instability and conflict drive people to embrace desperate measures in order to survive. Despair, hunger, frustration and anxiety render some women vulnerable and gullible to the empty promises made by traffickers. Instead of promised jobs or study opportunities, they find themselves forced into servitude or prostitution.Syndicates that deal with human trafficking consist of greedy, unscrupulous, predatory, self-centred violent men and women who are involved in coercion, fraud and deception. They commit trafficking offences with impunity. Trafficking is their source of income. They are daring and slippery. They avoid being arrested at all costs. These are men for whom honour and nobility are meaningless words [1]. Modern Slavery and Human TraffickingSouth African Perspective on Sexual Slavery, Sex Work and Exploitation DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.86720

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South African Perspective on Sexual Slavery, Sex Work and Exploitation

Jones¹

2021

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

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“…Meanwhile, South Africa is a country of origin for trafficking in both males and females. In South Africa, women, men, girls, and boys are trafficked and exploited in an exceedingly wide selection of industries and settings (Bello, 2018). It now occurs across the country and there's a trend toward cross-border trafficking.…”

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Exploration of the Nexus between Corruption and Implementation Failures in Anti-Trafficking Policies and Laws in South Africa

Motseki¹

2022

Journal of Social Sciences

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We step into a workplace, having a lot of expectations to work cordially and reverently with each other. But sometimes in life, we come across different personalities who would impact negatively. The negativity can be understood based on frustration and stress because that will be passed out. But if it is periodical, rudeness, and bossiness towards the employees, this results negatively in job satisfaction and affective organizational commitment. The purpose is not only to discuss the issues but also to provide solutions by recalling the etiquette and manners that need action.

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“…Since various studies approach human trafficking from many angles in terms of ideological interpretations and definitional problems (Chisolm-Straker, Baldwin, Gaïgbé-Togbé, Ndukwe, Johnson & Richardson 2016;Bello 2018;Wijkman & Kleemans 2019), a study that would narrow the focus to trafficking hubs such as Durban Metropolitan was of cardinal importance. In this paper, we endeavoured to comprehend obstacles encountered by SAPS and NGOs that stumbles their idea to grapple with human trafficking, predominantly in Durban Metropolitan.…”

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A criminological study on obstacles to the response to human trafficking in Durban Metropolitan

Nkosi¹,

Mphatheni²

2022

IJRBS

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Human trafficking has plagued the rights of many people worldwide, and it has continually put their protection in jeopardy. Thus, a need to explore the challenges and barriers encountered by stakeholders such as the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) and non-government organisations (NGOs) to respond to this scourge remains essential. The study understood the obstacles to combatting human trafficking in Durban Metropolitan through in-depth interviews. The findings of this study revealed loopholes in measurements of human trafficking; for instance, instability in partnerships of relevant stakeholders adversely impacts the fight against the menace of human trafficking. Also, current resources are perceived to be minimal to match the severity of this crime. As a recommendation, SAPS and NGOs should advance their technological capacities, and acquiring appropriate knowledge and regular training of officials should remain the focal point of any response to human trafficking. Moreover, technological advancement should match or surpass the sophistication in crime commission to rapidly identify human traffickers and victimisation instances.

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Long-term criminal justice response to human trafficking in south africa: an impossible mission

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

South African Perspective on Sexual Slavery, Sex Work and Exploitation

South African Perspective on Sexual Slavery, Sex Work and Exploitation

Exploration of the Nexus between Corruption and Implementation Failures in Anti-Trafficking Policies and Laws in South Africa

A criminological study on obstacles to the response to human trafficking in Durban Metropolitan

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