Trafficking in human beings for sexual and other purposes - Polisen

6. Analysis and recommendations41criminalisation, the identification of the victims andtheir actual situation, with the goal of providing comprehensiveprotection and support, and an analysis ofthe application of law in order to promote greaterconsistency. This applies to all forms of human traffickingbut in particular trafficking for purposes otherthan sexual, where there is a great lack of knowledgeand very little experience.Proposed measures: Administrative measuresalongside the prosecution should also be consideredcarefully in order to prevent and make it difficult forhuman trafficking networks to become establishedand operate in the country. For example, these measuresmay include the introduction of checks and/orinspections, the issue of permits and amended procedureswithin an authority, etc. Examples of administrativemeasures are the guidelines that the SwedishMigration Board developed for businesses that offeredemployment to berry pickers from third countries toprevent the exploitation of individuals. See page 24.Increased protection and support for all victimsof human trafficking and intensified collaborationThe objectives of the government’s drive against prostitutionand human trafficking for sexual purposes wasto increase awareness of the issues, but also to increasecollaboration to strengthen the rights of victims.Despite various targeted skills enhancement initiativeswithin the judicial system, insufficient attentionis paid to the victims’ vulnerability and actual situationwith the consequence that the victims do notreceive the support and protection they need and areentitled to. Victims of human trafficking are examinedand their motives and situations are questioned,often in a very far-reaching way. This indicates a lackof knowledge about the social, economic, politicaland legal circumstances in the victims’ home countriesthat have led to their becoming victims of humantrafficking, and about the implications for them, forexample, when they return home or when personalinformation is handled in an inappropriate manner.It is not just law-enforcement and social service agenciesthat are involved in working to provide comprehensiveprotection and support to victims of humantrafficking for various purposes. Women’s shelters,organisations for children’s rights and for victims,trades unions and other active players in society alsocome into contact with victims of human traffickingin their everyday work. These can and ought to contributeknowledge of the victims’ situation, backgroundand need for action, protection and supportto reinforce the judicial system’s handling of humantrafficking cases.Proposed measures: Increased collaborationbetween the judicial system and NGOs to gain a betterunderstanding of the victims’ situation, backgroundand need for action, protection and supportto reinforce the judicial system’s handling of humantrafficking cases.Proposed measures: Within the framework of thegovernment’s initiative, Stockholm’s County AdministrativeBoard was tasked to promote more intensivecollaboration and national coordination concerningprostitution and human trafficking for sexual purposes.To further strengthen the collaboration betweenauthorities and between authorities and society ingeneral, the mandate of Stockholm’s County AdministrativeBoard ought to be expanded in 2013 and 2014to include forms of exploitation other than sexual.Adequate support without any requirement for initiatinga preliminary investigation and residencepermits for accompanying children of witnessesUnder current regulation, human trafficking victimsand other witnesses are covered by comprehensiveprotection, such as in cases where it is required if it isto be possible for a preliminary investigation ofcrimes to be implemented 57 . The victim is then given57 A temporary residence permit may be granted to an alien whoremains here, if this is required in order for a preliminary investigationor main hearing to be held in the criminal case.