International recommendation

Protection of victims and witnesses

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA)
Theme:
Protection, support and compensation
Populations of concern:
Victims of trafficking
Relevant THB articles:
Art. 30 – Court proceedingsArt.28 – Protection of victims, witnesses and collaborators with the judicial authorities
Source:
Report concerning the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings by Norway third evaluation round

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

GRETA considers that the Norwegian authorities should make full use of all available measures to protect victims and witnesses of THB and to prevent intimidation and secondary victimisation during the investigation, as well as during and after court proceedings