Modern slavery, including human trafficking for sexual exploitation, is a very prevalent issue which encompasses human trafficking by coercing, deceiving, and use of force and threats. It is mostly thought of as global crime since victims are often trafficked across borders, and offenders move from one country to another. However, this may not always be the case. One may fall victim to human trafficking and sexual exploitation in his own home country.
In reaction to the Reform on Human Trafficking and Prostitution public consultation document, Għaqda Studenti tal-Liġi (hereafter referred to as ‘GħSL’) or the Maltese Law Student Society, has looked into and analysed the topic of human trafficking and prostitution. Our intention is to propose ideas on how to combat this issue and perhaps suggest a way forward, enabling the Maltese legal sphere to develop and progress with regards to human rights pertaining to such issues. The central aim is an attempt to bring the law closer to the most vulnerable persons.