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United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human
Trafficking (2002):
Principle 7: Trafficked persons shall not be detained, charged or
prosecuted for the illegality of their entry into or residence in countries of
transit and destination, or for their involvement in unlawful activities to the
extent that such involvement is a direct consequence of their situation as
trafficked persons.
Principle 8: States shall ensure that trafficked persons are protected from
further exploitation and harm and have access to adequate physical and
psychological care. Such protection and care shall not be made conditional
upon the capacity or willingness of the trafficked person to cooperate in
legal proceedings.
Guideline 4: Ensuring an adequate legal framework
States should consider:
5. Ensuring that legislation prevents trafficked persons from being
prosecuted, detained or punished for the illegality of their entry or residence
or for the activities they are involved in as a direct consequence of their
situation as trafficked persons.
6. Ensuring that the protection of trafficked persons is built into antitrafficking
legislation, including protection from summary deportation or
return where there are reasonable grounds to conclude that such
deportation or return would represent a significant security risk to the
trafficked person and/or her/his family.
8. Making effective provision for trafficked persons to be given legal
information and assistance in a language they understand as well as
appropriate social support sufficient to meet their immediate needs. States
should ensure that entitlement to such information, assistance and
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