Illegal immigration is a current issue, which has received a lot of attention in the last years and is still hotly debated. The topic is omni present: I recently opened the paper and found an article at the margin of the page: Hundred refugees drowned in Moroccan waters. It briefly explained that a group of people boarded a boat in Senegal and planned to head to the Canaries to enter the European Union. Due to a storm, however, the boat shipwrecked, which resulted in 102 people missing and therefore assumed to be dead (Kleine Zeitung 2006). Incidents like this one can be read almost daily in the papers. The dream of a better life in the states of the European Union leads to the fact that thousands of people try to enter Europe. Since asylum requirements have been restricted in many states of the European Union, it has become more difficult to enter the European Union legally. Therefore, illegal immigrant smuggling and trafficking of human beings have moved onto the European agenda.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Taking it step by step
- Smuggling and trafficking of human beings
- Definition of terms
- History of human trafficking
- Legal consequences
- Organized groups
- The European Union and legislation
- The European Union and legislation: Definition of Terms
- The European Union and legislation: Penalties
- Organized groups and criminal activities
- The European Union and legislation: The fight against organized groups
- Concluding remarks
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines the issue of illegal immigrant smuggling and human trafficking to the European Union, exploring the legal framework and the role of organized groups in facilitating these activities. It aims to provide an overview of the current challenges and analyze the effectiveness of existing countermeasures.
- The distinction between smuggling and trafficking of human beings
- The evolution of human trafficking as a criminal phenomenon
- The legal frameworks and policies implemented by the European Union
- The role of organized groups in facilitating illegal immigration
- The challenges and complexities of combating these activities
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- This chapter introduces the issue of illegal immigration and the growing problem of human trafficking to the European Union. It highlights the tragic consequences of these activities and provides statistics on the scale of the problem.
- This chapter examines the legal definitions of human trafficking and illegal immigrant smuggling, emphasizing the key differences between the two. It delves into the UN Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants and the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons.
- This chapter explores the historical roots of human trafficking, tracing its origins back to the slave trade and highlighting its evolution in recent decades. It discusses the international agreements and conventions developed to combat these activities.
- This chapter analyzes the legal consequences of human trafficking and illegal immigrant smuggling, examining the different approaches adopted by European Union member states. It discusses the challenges posed by varying legislation and the need for a unified legal framework.
- This chapter investigates the role of organized criminal groups in facilitating human trafficking and illegal immigrant smuggling. It explores the motivations and profit-making strategies employed by these groups and examines the challenges of identifying and disrupting their activities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay focuses on key terms like human trafficking, illegal immigrant smuggling, organized crime, European Union, legislation, penalties, border control, and the fight against human trafficking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between human smuggling and human trafficking?
Smuggling generally involves the illegal entry of a person into a country for financial gain, while trafficking involves exploitation, coercion, and force, often for labor or sexual purposes.
Why has illegal immigration moved onto the European agenda?
As asylum requirements have been restricted in many EU states, entering legally has become harder. This has led to an increase in organized smuggling and trafficking activities.
What are the historical roots of human trafficking?
Human trafficking can be traced back to the historical slave trade, though it has evolved into a sophisticated modern criminal phenomenon driven by organized crime groups.
What role do organized criminal groups play in this context?
Organized groups facilitate illegal crossings and exploit vulnerable individuals. They operate across borders, making it difficult for single nations to identify and disrupt their activities.
How does the European Union fight against human trafficking?
The EU implements unified legislation, penalties, and increased border control measures to combat organized crime and protect victims of trafficking.
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- Marcus Hitzberger (Autor:in), 2006, Taking it step by step - The most successful way to combat smuggling and trafficking of human beings to the European Union is to increase all border control measures, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/74804
