INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING: PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Human trafficking has now become an organized transnational crime. Human Trafficking is a very heinous form of cruelty, this is because Human Trafficking in its implementation greatly violates human rights (HAM). Human trafficking generally occurs in vulnerable groups and is a form of action that violates the provisions of international law. This research aims to analyze the role of international law in preventing and dealing with criminal acts of human trafficking. This research is normative legal research using a statutory approach and a case approach. Sources of legal materials are primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. The research results show that even though Indonesia has adopted the Palermo Protocol and ratified related conventions, the implementation of laws, such as Law Number 21 of 2007, still faces significant challenges. Weaknesses mainly lie in the lack of coordination between institutions, which hinders effective handling of human traffickers. This phenomenon results in the implementation of laws that are not yet fully effective in fighting these crimes. Therefore, increasing inter-institutional coordination, in-depth evaluation of the implementation of laws, and active involvement of civil society are crucial to strengthening preventive and law enforcement measures, as well as protecting human rights, especially for women and children victims who are vulnerable to becoming victims. target of human trafficking.