The Inquiry’s terms of reference are:
- To inquire into the extent and nature of human trafficking in relation to Scotland, focusing mainly but not exclusively on trafficking for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.
- To inquire into the causes of human trafficking relating to Scotland focusing especially on the role of demand for commercial sexual exploitation.
- To inquire into policy and practice in Scotland measured against anti-trafficking human rights standards especially in respect of:
- Identification and treatment of trafficking victims in the asylum and immigration system;
- Monitoring for, and the investigation and prosecution of, traffickers, especially for trafficking crime; and
- Extent and quality of statutory and specialist services and accommodation for victims.
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To inquire into domestic and international good practice on the prevention and prohibition of human trafficking, the criminal prosecution of traffickers, and the protection of its victims.
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