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California enacts new criminal laws relating to "human trafficking" in 2009.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

California has enacted new legislation pertaining to the crime of international human trafficking. The new statute (Penal Code 236.2) states that Law enforcement agencies must use due diligence to identify all victims of human trafficking, regardless of the citizenship of the person. When a peace officer comes into contact with a person who has been deprived of his or her personal liberty, a person suspected of of a crime of... Read More

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Topic: International Law

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