Cork STOP Sex Trafficking Campaign is calling on the Minister of Justice to amend the Criminal Justice (Trafficking and Sexual Offences) Bill 2006 to include:
1. A comprehensive legal response to the needs of victims of trafficking.
2. Sensitive, well-resourced and effective protection measures for child victims of trafficking,
3. A clear statement is required setting out the irrelevance of the victim\'s consent where any of the improper means specified in the definition of trafficking are used. The irrelevance of consent in all cases involving children must also be clearly stated.
4. Protection measures for witnesses and victims during legal proceedings including specifically provision for: physical protection, relocation, identity change and assistance in obtaining employment.
5. The establishment of a specialised unit or task force within An Garda Siochana with responsibility for coordinating responses to trafficking and providing training to specialised personnel.
6. A national coordinating body to monitor and coordinate agency responses to trafficking. The publication of the Bill provides an opportunity to establish, on a statutory basis, a coordinating body.
I would personally like to see police raids on the very visible Cork city brothels, requesting identification from those present. Failure to produce such identification would be a red flag, and there is a good chance of catching victims of sex trafficking this way.
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Valerie O'Donnell
10 years ago
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It is urgent that the Irish government take these steps. Too many innocent children's and women's lives have been destroyed due to sex trafficking. It's time to take meaningful action.
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Shahidah Janjua
11 years ago
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Trafficking of women also happens within a country. Prostituted women are moved from place to place. Prostitution and trafficking are violence against women. Any law should state this.
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Bassam Imam
12 years ago
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The women and children who are trafficked for the sex trade have an inherent GOD-given right to be fully protected from this brutal business.
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Siobhan Lowe
19 years ago
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This is absolutely heartbreaking. We need to start protecting these girls properly instead of just turning a blind eye to what is happening in our own city.
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Liam Stone
19 years ago
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Gardai need the right resources to actually go after the gangs running these operations. Stop dragging feet and get this sorted.
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TERRY CLYNCH
12 years ago
More needs to be done by everyone to stop this sickening practice.
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staci
12 years ago
Enforce the laws and make stronger laws while you're at it
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Cork STOP Sex Trafficking Campaign is calling on the Minister of Justice to amend the Criminal Justice (Trafficking and Sexual Offences) Bill 2006 to include:
1. A comprehensive legal response to the needs of victims of trafficking.
2. Sensitive, well-resourced and effective protection measures for child victims of trafficking,
3. A clear statement is required setting out the irrelevance of the victim\'s consent where any of the improper means specified in the definition of trafficking are used. The irrelevance of consent in all cases involving children must also be clearly stated.
4. Protection measures for witnesses and victims during legal proceedings including specifically provision for: physical protection, relocation, identity change and assistance in obtaining employment.
5. The establishment of a specialised unit or task force within An Garda Siochana with responsibility for coordinating responses to trafficking and providing training to specialised personnel.
6. A national coordinating body to monitor and coordinate agency responses to trafficking. The publication of the Bill provides an opportunity to establish, on a statutory basis, a coordinating body.
I would personally like to see police raids on the very visible Cork city brothels, requesting identification from those present. Failure to produce such identification would be a red flag, and there is a good chance of catching victims of sex trafficking this way.
V
Valerie O'Donnell
10 years ago
Featured
It is urgent that the Irish government take these steps. Too many innocent children's and women's lives have been destroyed due to sex trafficking. It's time to take meaningful action.
S
Shahidah Janjua
11 years ago
Featured
Trafficking of women also happens within a country. Prostituted women are moved from place to place. Prostitution and trafficking are violence against women. Any law should state this.
B
Bassam Imam
12 years ago
Featured
The women and children who are trafficked for the sex trade have an inherent GOD-given right to be fully protected from this brutal business.
S
Siobhan Lowe
19 years ago
Featured
This is absolutely heartbreaking. We need to start protecting these girls properly instead of just turning a blind eye to what is happening in our own city.
L
Liam Stone
19 years ago
Featured
Gardai need the right resources to actually go after the gangs running these operations. Stop dragging feet and get this sorted.
T
TERRY CLYNCH
12 years ago
More needs to be done by everyone to stop this sickening practice.
S
staci
12 years ago
Enforce the laws and make stronger laws while you're at it
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I would personally like to see police raids on the very visible Cork city brothels, requesting identification from those present. Failure to produce such identification would be a red flag, and there is a good chance of catching victims of sex trafficking this way.