As reported by major Israeli newspapers, such as Ha'aretz a new and tougher law has just been passed in the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, and from now on traffickers can be sentenced to 16-20 years in prison. The majority of Israel's lawmakers approved of the law, which had no opponents. The bill lists among trafficking offences kidnapping of babies, stealing of organs, slavery, forced labor, prostitution, pornography and sexual abuse. Lawmaker Zehava Gal-On, who initiated the bill considers it's passing the highlight of her career.
In the last years Israel has become an important destination for human traffickers. Hopefully the new bill will discourage both the traffickers and those using their victims. The bill is an important moral and practical step announcing to the victims and perpetrators alike that these crimes are heinous and will not be tolerated.
posted by Emilia.kk @ 1:49 PM
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