10 Jan 2020
ZN v. SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE & 3 OTHERS
- Citation
- [2019] HKCFA 53
- Court
- Court of Final Appeal
- Case number
- FACV4/2019
BOR4 does not, on its language and context, prohibit human trafficking generally for exploitation nor does BOR4(3)(a) prohibit trafficking for forced or compulsory labour; BOR4 may cover trafficking for slavery only insofar as traditional concept of slave-trade is engaged, but the separate prohibitions of servitude and forced labour must remain distinct; HKSARG has a positive obligation to provide practical and effective protection under BOR4 but enjoys a wide margin of discretion as to measures and is not under an absolute duty to enact bespoke criminal offences for forced labour or traffick…