Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

The Convention is a comprehensive treaty mainly focussed on the protection of victims of trafficking and the safeguard of their rights. It also aims at preventing trafficking as well as prosecuting traffickers.

The Convention applies to all forms of trafficking; whether national or transnational, whether or not related to organised crime. It applies whoever the victim: women, men or children and whatever the form of exploitation: sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, etc.

The Convention provides for the setting up of an independent monitoring mechanism guaranteeing parties’ compliance with its provisions.

Formerly known as the 'European Treaty Series'.