The European Directive on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and the Victim-Centric Treatment of this Criminal Phenomenon

With the adoption of Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, the European Union seems to have adopted a victimcentric focus to combat this phenomenon. This new form of treatment contrasts with what was traditionally upheld by the Union. This contribution will analyse both the essential elements of a victim-centric approach to human trafficking, as well as the essential contents of the new Directive