Article 181 (Criminal Code of Belarus)

Article 181 (Criminal Code Of Belarus)

Article 181 is an article of the criminal code of Belarus which forbids trafficking in people. Passed in 2001, the specific wording in Article 181 states that performing actions to "turning over or obtaining a dependent person" is considered human trafficking and deemed illegal. Article 181 is part of the Chapter of Belarusian law that list crimes against persons, freedom, honor and dignity.

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