Council of States does not want more funds to combat human trafficking
Published: Tuesday, Sep 10th 2024, 12:20
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The federal government should not have to provide additional funds to combat human trafficking. On Tuesday, the Council of States rejected a corresponding motion from the National Council without opposition. The issue is therefore off the table.
The motion was submitted by former EPP National Councillor Marianne Streiff-Feller (BE). The National Council adopted the motion almost four years ago, in December 2020, with a clear majority. In its decision, however, the Council of States followed its Legal Affairs Committee, which was of the opinion that enough had been done in the meantime.
Switzerland is a destination and transit country for human trafficking, Streiff explained in support of the motion. Increased criminal prosecution is needed for credible deterrence so that exploitation is no longer worthwhile.
Streiff-Feller said that small cantons with small police forces in particular would not be able to provide the financial and personnel resources required for effective prosecution for relevant specialists in the cantonal police and public prosecutor's office, or not to a sufficient extent.
Justice Minister Beat Jans emphasized that the federal government and cantons work hand in hand, but that the cantons are responsible for criminal prosecution. They could decide on resources and priorities themselves. The federal government provides support, for example in the exchange of police information with other countries.
The federal government is also already providing financial aid. It has approved CHF 600,000 for prevention projects in particular, said Jans, explaining the motion to reject the motion.
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