In my master's thesis entitled Criminological and Criminal Law Aspects of the Prosecution of Human Trafficking, I examine human trafficking as one of the most serious forms of organised crime and a violation of human rights. The aim of the thesis is to analyse the international and Slovenian criminal law framework for the prevention and prosecution of human trafficking and to assess its effectiveness in practice. Particular attention is devoted to comparing international legal instruments with Slovenian legislation, defining the criminal offence of human trafficking under Article 113 of the Slovenian Criminal Code (KZ-1), and addressing the issues of victim identification and offender prosecution. The analysis shows that Slovenian legislation is largely aligned with international standards, particularly the Palermo Protocol and the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. Nevertheless, a number of challenges remain in practice, including proving the exploitative purpose, identifying victims, prosecuting complex forms of exploitation, and applying the appropriate criminal law provisions. It has been established that a criminal law approach alone is insufficient for the effective prevention of human trafficking; rather, a comprehensive approach involving preventive, social, and internationally coordinated measures is required. The thesis confirms the importance of the effective implementation of international standards and international cooperation in the successful fight against human trafficking.
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