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Combating Transnational Organised Crime through International Human Rights Law

Abstract

This article explores the key obligations imposed upon States under international human rights law to combat transnational organised crime. It begins by highlighting a number of human rights which are affected by various forms of organised crime, such as the rights to life, liberty and security, health, property, culture, as well as the prohibition on slavery/forced labour and other inhuman or degrading treatments. The article then analyses the key obligations imposed upon States under international human rights law, with particular reference to (1) investigation, prosecution and punishment, (2) protection of victims and (3) prevention. The main conclusion reached is that international human rights law is indeed useful as it encourages States to adopt a holistic approach capable of addressing the complex and multi-faceted nature of transnational organised crime beyond simple criminal justice responses.

Acceptance Date Apr 9, 2019
Publication Date Jun 3, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal International Human Rights Law Review
Print ISSN 2213-1027
Publisher Brill Academic Publishers
DOI https://doi.org/10.1163/22131035-00801003
Keywords transnational organised crime, law, criminal justice, international law
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1163/22131035-00801003

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