Human Trafficking
Define what constitutes human trafficking and what constitutes human smuggling by providing examples found in your course material. Sate why it is difficult to differentiate the two by discussing the Ng Case and by providing the facts of the case as well as the decision. Why is the case instrumental in the proceedings of human trafficking? How has modern technology influence influenced human trafficking and human smuggling? There is often confusion between the terms human trafficking and human smuggling as they both involve the transportation of people from one place to another. Also, both are considered serious offences and are punishable by Canadian law. These people who are being transported from one place to another also share something in common, and that is there structural ailments, social, economic and political issues which can make them more likely to want to move from their homeland. Some people come from countries under dictatorship and subscription, are or poverty stricken, and others are taken against there will. A commonality among all these people, is that they are either promised or expecting a better life. However, there are two key differences between trafficking and smuggling. First, trafficking involves exploitation of people being moved, whereas smuggling does not. Secondly, trafficking does not necessarily involve movement to a new country, as it can be domestic or international. Smuggling on the other hand, does involve movement to a new country. (Danis L5,S2) To further demonstrate this distinction, I will provide an example of each. In human trafficking, a 17 year old girl from china is recruited by a supposed model agency to become a dancer in America. Fair pay is promised, as well as her flights and travel documents being looked after. Upon arrival, everything she owns has been taken away from her. She is forced into a debt bondage where she is driven into position against her will. She is physically and emotional abused by her