Doc. 11445
25 October 2007

Ratification of the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

Written question no 538 to the Committee of Ministers
presented by Mrs de Pourbaix-Lundin

Trafficking in girls and women for purposes of sexual exploitation is the slavery of our time. For international organized crime, trafficking has become one of the largest sources of income. Only by means of joint action and a common position on these terrible crimes do we have a chance to put a stop to trafficking. Joint measures are also needed to help those who are already victims of trafficking.

What I would like to know is whether the Committee of Ministers has planned to take any specific measures to speed up the member states' ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings?

Signed:

de POURBAIX-LUNDIN Marietta, Sweden, EPP/CD