Sammendrag
Labour trafficking and exploitation of migrant workers is a widespread social
problem in which vulnerable migrant workers are exploited for economic
gain. Migrant workers are exploited by means of underpayment and they
work long hours in poor conditions. The workers may also be threatened and
controlled. In Finland, the phenomenon was identified already in the early
2000s, and over the years, anti-trafficking activities have developed and
become established as part of the activities of various authorities and other
parties.
This review examines the development, regulation and combating of labour
trafficking and the exploitation of migrant labor on the basis of an extensive
selection of written materials and previous literature. The review highlights
findings regarding key actors, their roles, and the most significant changes
that have taken place in Finland. In addition, the review briefly analyzes
Finnish legislation and case law and makes a comparison with other Nordic
countries. Finally, an assessment of Finland’s approach to tackle labour
exploitation and and the factors that have led to Finland’s current situation is
presented, and existing gaps are identified.
According to the review, the Finnish authorities have in many ways a better
ability to tackle labour trafficking and to support its victims than the authorities
in the other Nordic countries. Finland has been able to intervene in labour
exploitation at least to a certain extent, and the phenomenon has been
widely recognized. On the other hand, many problems have been identified,
particularly with regard to pre-trial investigations and the enforcement of
criminal liability. In addition, in the future there should be more consideration
to the needs of victims of exploitation, even in situations where the case
is not classified as human trafficking. Moreover, structured multi-agency
cooperation should be developed to combat labour exploitation. Structural
multi-agency co-operation will help to ensure that cases of exploitation and
trafficking are dealt with comprehensively, that perpetrators are brought to
justice and that the rights of victims are respected.
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