Country | Lebanon |
Year | 2017 |
Type of Measure | Justice > Protocols and guidelines |
Form of Violence | Trafficking |
On 25 September 2017, a service note No. 339/204, 4, was issued for dealing, and investigating the crimes of human trafficking and sexual assault crimes and providing support to their victims. These procedures were developed as part of a joint project in partnership with ABAAD - Akkar Network for Development and in coordination with UNICEF and UNHCR. These are standard operating procedures in this area, coupled with the approval of the Public Prosecutor's Office and are binding on all investigators. It deals with all techniques required to detect trafficking crimes, as well as focusing on children and providing all support to asylum seekers through the UNHCR, as well as the necessary health, psychological and social services.