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2 results foundAuthor: Emerton, Robyn Title: Trafficking of Women into Hong Kong for the Purpose of Prostitution: Preliminary Research Findings Summary: The issue of trafficking of women for the purpose of prostitution has been a matter of international concern since the turn of the 19th century, when several international conventions on “white slavery” were adopted. Recently there have been renewed efforts to address the issue of trafficking in women at the international and regional level, largely prompted by the work of non-governmental organisations, which have brought to light the huge numbers of women involved and the extent of the human rights abuses they suffer. The trafficking of women for the purposes of prostitution into certain parts of Asia, in particular into Thailand, India and Japan, is now relatively well-documented. However, there is very little information available on the trafficking of women into Hong Kong. This study is an attempt to correct that, although, given the “hidden” nature of the problem and the time and difficulties involved in obtaining primary information, it must be regarded very much as a preliminary study, but one which is intended to provide the foundation for further work in the future. The study first considers some of the definitional problems which continue to plague the discussion of trafficking in women, in particular within the context of international law developments (Part II). It then turns to Hong Kong‟s domestic law and Hong Kong‟s international and regional obligations (Part III). On the basis of information available, the various situations of non-local women who have been recruited to work in the Hong Kong sex industry are described. The report considers whether these women are, or might be, victims of trafficking, both under Hong Kong law, which is based on a traditional concept of trafficking, and under a more modern definition of trafficking (Part IV). This is followed by a review of the approach taken by the Hong Kong authorities to the issue of trafficking (Part V). Finally, the report makes some observations and recommendations in relation to the position in Hong Kong (Part VI). Details: Hong Kong: Centre for Comparative and Public Law, University of Hong Kong, 2001. 69p. Source: Occasional Paper No. 3: Internet Resource: Accessed May 6, 2012 at http://www.law.hku.hk/ccpl/pub/Documents/paper3.pdf Year: 2001 Country: Hong Kong URL: http://www.law.hku.hk/ccpl/pub/Documents/paper3.pdf Shelf Number: 125163 Keywords: Female VictimsHuman SmugglingHuman Trafficking (Hong Kong)Prostitution (Hong Kong)Sex Trafficking (Hong Kong)Transnational Crime |
Author: Liberty Asia Title: Civil Remedies: Justice for Victims of Trafficking in Hong Kong Summary: - Victims of trafficking do not have a civil right of action against their traffickers for damages for the act of trafficking itself. However, there are a number of other potential civil claims that may be relevant in the circumstances of trafficking, depending on the facts of each individual's case. These include tortious claims such as trespass to the person, sexual harassment claims and employment law claims. - Overarching charters and the Basic Law of Hong Kong seek to protect basic civil rights, but these laws and charters do not of themselves provide an avenue for a civil claim. - Tortious claims are likely to apply to many trafficking situations. Even if the person against whom damages are claimed may not have sufficient resources to be in a position to pay a significant award of damages, the publicity and deterrent effect of bringing test cases in the Hong Kong Courts are likely to have value. - Employment tribunals are unlikely to offer an effective remedy for victims who are not legally employed. - There are other possible avenues of compensation for victims of crime including the Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Scheme, although there are a number of eligibility criteria to fulfil before access to this scheme can be gained. Details: Liberty Asia; New York: Hogan Lovells, 2014. 53p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed January 23, 2015 at: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53038dd2e4b0f8636b5fa8c3/t/5436213de4b040d26af83286/1412833597832/1153819v4-Liberty+Asia+-+civil+remedies-HKGLIB01-1.pdf Year: 2014 Country: Hong Kong URL: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53038dd2e4b0f8636b5fa8c3/t/5436213de4b040d26af83286/1412833597832/1153819v4-Liberty+Asia+-+civil+remedies-HKGLIB01-1.pdf Shelf Number: 134441 Keywords: Civil RemediesHuman Trafficking (Hong Kong)Victim CompensationVictims of Trafficking |