ALGERIA’S LEGAL RESPONSE TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING: FROM NORMATIVE ALIGNMENT TO IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN LIGHT OF INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE STANDARDS
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This study investigates the legal frameworks addressing human trafficking at both international and domestic levels, with a primary focus on Algeria. It explores how the Algerian legislator has responded to international obligations by adopting a series of legal mechanisms intended to suppress this grave violation of human dignity. The paper analyses relevant international conventions, foremost among them the Palermo Protocol (2000), alongside regional instruments and domestic legislation, particularly Ordinance No. 09-01 and the landmark Law No. 23-04 of 2023. The study highlights Algeria’s recent shift toward a more comprehensive and rights-based approach to combating trafficking. By drawing comparisons with selected international models, such as those adopted in the European Union, the United States, and Canada, the paper evaluates the effectiveness of Algeria’s legislative efforts within a global framework. Ultimately, it argues that while Algeria has significantly progressed in aligning with international legal standards, several challenges remain regarding enforcement, victim protection, and multi-sectoral coordination.
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