"Those who deny freedom for others deserve it not for themselves" - Abraham Lincoln
Hey All,
The article I am sharing with you today is one that shows different ways in which we, as a community, and the Government, can come together to protect the youth of today from the most horrid form of Human Rights violation one can face in this day and age.
As Suma highlighted in her topic synopsis, there are various different forms of trafficking, one involving sex and sadly, this fight is nowhere near over. In 2014, the Urban Institute estimated that the underground sex economy ranged from $39.9 million in Denver, Colorado to $290 million in Atlanta, Georgia. This just shows that the noose on such gruesome acts needs to be tightened and the government plays a key part in doing so.
The article states that Congress passed a Sex Trafficking Statute which is a part of the 18th Chapter of the US Code, which introduces mandatory minimum punishments for those who commit such crimes, and that is a good way forward. But possible problems are not what we do with those who are caught, but how do we catch those who repeatedly perform such crimes? There have been many laws passed, but why do such atrocities keep happening?
These are just some initial thoughts on this topic, but I would encourage everyone to delve in deeper and see how or why these issues arise and how they can possibly be tackled. I would encourage everyone to post comments and discuss their opinions and if you have any questions, you can state them below or email me at rsharma@bmun.org!
Article Link :- Getting Tough on Sex Traffickers
~ Ruchir :D
Hey All,
The article I am sharing with you today is one that shows different ways in which we, as a community, and the Government, can come together to protect the youth of today from the most horrid form of Human Rights violation one can face in this day and age.
As Suma highlighted in her topic synopsis, there are various different forms of trafficking, one involving sex and sadly, this fight is nowhere near over. In 2014, the Urban Institute estimated that the underground sex economy ranged from $39.9 million in Denver, Colorado to $290 million in Atlanta, Georgia. This just shows that the noose on such gruesome acts needs to be tightened and the government plays a key part in doing so.
The article states that Congress passed a Sex Trafficking Statute which is a part of the 18th Chapter of the US Code, which introduces mandatory minimum punishments for those who commit such crimes, and that is a good way forward. But possible problems are not what we do with those who are caught, but how do we catch those who repeatedly perform such crimes? There have been many laws passed, but why do such atrocities keep happening?
These are just some initial thoughts on this topic, but I would encourage everyone to delve in deeper and see how or why these issues arise and how they can possibly be tackled. I would encourage everyone to post comments and discuss their opinions and if you have any questions, you can state them below or email me at rsharma@bmun.org!
Article Link :- Getting Tough on Sex Traffickers
~ Ruchir :D
Hello Delegates and Chair,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the insightful article! The delegation of the United Kingdom recognizes the dire need for a more feasible solution to addressing the root cause of trafficking: apprehending the traffickers. The trafficking ring is unfortunately large and thriving. As demonstrated by this existence of this discussion, the rate at which people are trafficked continues to grow due to, but not limited to, the increasing poverty rate. As many people grow desperate for the temptation of riches and improvement of living conditions, traffickers' hunting grounds expand.
However, to take initiative regarding this problem as a potential solution, the UK established the National Crime Agency (NCA), a special police force that focuses on organized crime (human trafficking included) in 2013. What this task force is responsible for is the close vigilance of accused traffickers as well as their connections. Success rates steadily increase, as more arrests in the UK were made in 2017 alone than previous years combined. Therefore, the UK proposes the implementation of these types of police forces dedicated to the in depth investigation of human trafficking, in order to alleviate this seemingly unending problem.
Hello Fellow Delegates and Honorable Chairs,
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing attention towards the importance of effective and thorough measures against trafficking. The delegation of China further emphasizes the point that the illicit industry of sex trafficking and its root causes cannot be entirely encompassed by one indicator. Sex trafficking stems from a wide range of circumstances, such as corruption and leniency within enforcement units and policies, a lack of awareness surrounding the tactics utilized by offenders, and socioeconomic inequality. Because of these unaddressed issues, sex trafficking continues to exist and thrive without hindrance.
In response, the delegation of China stresses the necessity for harsher legislative action, in relation to Article 240 of China’s Criminal Law and other punishments currently in place. By expanding and increasing the severity of the consequences of trafficking, participants will be discouraged from continuing their activities. If laws and policies remain lenient towards traffickers, there is nothing preventing officials and police from engaging in illegal activity and promoting corrupt liaisons between the two parties of offenders and enforcers. As mentioned in the post, laws may seem ineffective at stopping these horrific acts from being committed. However, the problem does not lie in the law itself but the enforcement and support behind it. Corruption must be eradicated through in-depth training and screening of the individuals participating in police forces to ensure the success of the established legislation. In addition, the elimination of factors that impede upon the efficiency of these measures is the key to progress. Impoverished areas often have no other choice than to give in to the industry due to their poor economic standing, increasing their susceptibility to traffickers. As a result, China has implemented various anti-trafficking awareness programs that work with its Ministry of Public Security in an effort to protect the rights of individuals. The MPS specializes in criminal arrest and the prosecution of organized criminal and terrorist organizations regarding human trafficking and exploitation activity. In addition, the program issues special identification cards and household registration to foreign and Chinese citizens for security purposes. To conclude a proper means to eradicating this issue, it is best to take action from a political, social, and economic perspective.