German Criminal Code
Criminal law and trafficking in human beings/exploitation
Criminal offences and the penalty incurred are mainly provided for by the German Criminal Code [Strafgesetzbuch]. This…
Implications of the Residence Act for trafficked persons
Legal provisions for the right of residence of witnesses during preliminary investigations and criminal proceedings
The relevant sections…
Reflection Period
Avoiding any rash deportation or expulsion of trafficked persons is crucial for adequate protection of victims.
If a person residing in Germany is identified as a…
Subsistence benefits in accordance with the German Social Code, Parts II and XII
Trafficked persons may be entitled to benefits under the German Social Code, Parts II or XII. However, the…
Crime Victims' Compensation Act
Persons who have been the victims of acts of violence on German territory are entitled to demand compensation in accordance with the Crime Victims’ Compensation Act.…
International Networking
Thanks to the constant efforts of NGOs, the responsibility for legally pursuing human rights abuses now rests increasingly with the governments of the country of origin, the…
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NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGO´s)
Alliance for action against trafficking in women (Aktionsbündnis gegen Frauenhandel)
“Alliance for action against trafficking in women”…
The Penal Procedure Code
In accordance with Section 395 of the Penal Procedure Code, trafficked persons may act as private accessory prosecutors and hire the services of a lawyer in the accessory…