TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN AND CHILDREN: WHAT LAW CAN DO?

Abstract

Trafficking of women and children has become a cause of serious concern to the world and the crime is perpetuated by some very powerful syndicates. The study evaluates the international and Nigeria’s legal framework to fight the menace. The aim of the study was to examine trafficking of women and children and what the law can do to protect them. The research methodology was doctrinal approach, using expository and analytical research design. The main sources of data collection were various legal literatures, both from the physical library and the e-library. It was observed that the laws have not been able to adequately stem the tides of the crime, considering its rising profile in recent times. It was recommended among others that Nigerian governments are to cooperate with international community to protect victims of trafficking.