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Some 25 representatives of Portuguese government agencies and civil society met in Lisbon on 19 February 2024 to discuss the implementation of the recommendations of the third evaluation report by the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) and the related Committee of the Parties' recommendation concerning the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human beings by Portugal. The meeting was organised by the Anti-Trafficking Division of the Council of Europe and the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG), which co-ordinates national action against human trafficking in Portugal. Participants focused on victims' access to legal aid and compensation, the application of the non-punishment provision, the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases, and the identification of victims of trafficking. Co-operation with civil society and engagement with the private sector in combating human trafficking were also discussed. Portugal is expected to report to the Committee of the Parties on the measures taken to comply with its recommendation by 17 June 2024. The event also provided an opportunity to present Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)21 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation. Round-table
Lisbon, Portugal
19 February 2024