Human trafficking is included under §262a of the criminal code. A
person who, for instance, compels a woman to come to Denmark, and keeps
her prisoner while making her do forced labour, such as prostitution,
is liable to be punished for human trafficking, and may be sentenced to
imprisonment for up to eight years.
Denmark does not have many cases of trafficking. Based on
interrogations of foreign prostitutes, it is clear that up to 95
percent of them are well aware that they will be working with
prostitution in Denmark. Read rest of article.
Council of Europe convention on action against trafficking in human beings
The Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings from 2005 is an extensive treaty, the purpose of which is to help victims of human trafficking and protect their rights as human beings. Furthermore, the purpose of the convention is to combat and prevent trafficking in human beings, and to prosecute those responsible.
Read the convention here.
