![]() The circumstances of the case and the facts deemed proved indeed point to a situation of trafficking in human beings.On appeal, the Court of Cassation confirmed the decision on the following grounds: The civil parties appealed the legal qualification of the facts and the amount of compensation. It thus convicted the defendants to the payment of 3000 Euro in compensation to X. The Court of Appeal of Cayennes (France)convicted the defendants for "aggravated assistance to the irregular entry, transit or stay of a foreigner in France" as well as concealed work and employing workers without a work permit. They requested compensation for the damages and grievances suffered. constituted themselves civil parties in the proceedings against the defendants. in similar conditions as those undergone by Y. In October 2009, the Committee against Modern Slavery informed the police that another woman (X.) lived in the residence of A. She presented a complaint to police in August 2009. Taking advantage of A.'s absence during one of her trips to Senegal, Y. escaped from the residence of the defendants. addressed and received support from the Committee against Modern Slavery. Y. slept and ate at the defendant's residence. The defendants did not make the necessary declarations to social security. never perceived any remuneration for her work. automatically transferred to Y's aunt in Senegal. worked for the couple of defendants for 150 Euro per month, which A. ![]() ![]() She then seized Y.'s true identity documents. to procure a false passport to enter France. (her cousin) to go to France, take care of the house and her three children. (a couple) assisted in the irregular entry and stay of two foreign women in France. ![]() The case law below is illustrative of challenges regarding the interpretation and application of laws on smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons and the possible implications of opting for one or the other offence: Box 10 Appeal Nº 15-80270ĭefendants A. ![]()
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