Migrant Smuggling as a Transnational Crime within International Law Perspective
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The smuggling of migrant workers is recognized as a form of transnational organized crime that negatively impacts countries of origin, transit, and destination, particularly within Southeast Asia. Economic disparities drive workers from less affluent nations to seek employment in more economically developed countries, a process facilitated by inadequate regulations, border controls, and law enforcement mechanisms. This research delves into the international legal frameworks addressing the smuggling of migrant workers as an organized transnational crime, focusing on the legal responsibilities that countries implicated in such activities bear from an international legal standpoint. Adopting a case study and normative legal research methodology, this investigation utilizes primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials to analyze and address the legal challenges posed by migrant worker smuggling. The research highlights the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime (UNCATOC) as a key international legal instrument ratified by UN member states to combat this issue. One significant outcome of the research is emphasizing enhancing cooperation and capacity building along smuggling routes. This approach aims to refine data collection and analysis processes, offering a clearer understanding of the local, regional, and global smuggling dynamics. Through such cooperative efforts, the international community seeks to more effectively tackle the complex challenges posed by the smuggling of migrant workers.
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Human Right International Law, Migrant Worker Smugglin, Transnational Organized CrimeDownloads
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