2023 — Follow-up inspection on the implementation of recommendations on the approach to human trafficking and human smuggling and the prostitution policy and enforcement in St. Maarten.
St. MaartenMarch 2024Report
Filed under: Cooperation Cross-border crime Detention Education Forensic care Human rights Information sharing Integrity Investigation & Prosecution Management Probation service Public safety Victim care Youth
This report reviews the implementation of recommendations on human trafficking, human smuggling, and the prostitution policy in St. Maarten. It finds that progress is lacking, with only one of nine recommendations on trafficking and none on prostitution fully implemented. The report highlights the need for a coordinated approach, strategic policies, and improved inter-agency cooperation. Urgent action is required to address these issues and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.