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Child trafficking is a crime that involves the exploitation of children for labor, sexual exploitation, or other purposes. It is a serious and devastating crime that violates the rights and dignity of its victims.
The legal ramifications of child trafficking depend on the laws of the country where the crime is committed. In many countries, child trafficking is a criminal offense, and it is punishable by imprisonment and fines.
In the United States, for example, child trafficking is punishable under federal law. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) defines child trafficking as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of a child for the purpose of exploitation. This offense is punishable by up to life in prison, and it can also carry fines and other penalties.
In addition to federal laws, many states in the USA also have their own laws that criminalize child trafficking. These laws may provide for additional penalties and sanctions, and they may provide for other forms of legal action, such as civil suits and compensation for victims.
Overall, child trafficking is a serious crime that carries significant legal consequences. It is important for law enforcement and other authorities to enforce these laws and to hold traffickers accountable for their crimes.
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Hyderabad: Close on the heels of the National Tiger Census painting a pale picture in the State, here come another report presenting disturbing trends regarding child trafficking in the post-Covid years. As compared to the pre-Covid years from 2016 to 2020, Telangana registered more than twice the number of child trafficking cases in the post-pandemic…
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