Two judicial officers from the State Judiciary Department and two legal counsels from the Attorney General’s Chambers participated in a regional workshop focused on tackling human trafficking for forced criminality in Southeast Asia from February 18-19 in Bangkok, Thailand .
The Regional Workshop on Criminal Justice Response to Trafficking in Persons for Forced Criminality in the Southeast Asia Region was organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) with support from the European Union.
The workshop addressed the growing trend of human trafficking linked to forced criminal activities, particularly online scams, which have seen a sharp rise in the region since 2020. Legal practitioners from across Southeast Asia engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening criminal justice responses to such crimes.
The participants received training on legal analysis and investigative techniques to effectively prosecute trafficking cases and ensure justice for victims. Best practices from across the region were shared, along with insights into the challenges faced during prosecution.
Some 40 legal professionals from nine countries attended the two-day event, which also emphasised the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime. – Fadley Faisal
