Human Trafficking is one of the most serious and recognizable issue. Annually, numerous victims have been trafficked across the globe. The consequences of the issue not only disturb the national peace of the countries but also the world peace as well.
The trafficking in person can be seen in different kinds of activities which include some common practices such as recruitment, transportation or exploitation. However, modern human trafficking can be determined in other behaviors. Recently, "Begging" has been classified as a type of Trafficking in person. The crime of forcing others to beg has become more and more serious in many countries. Therefore, this research aims to address Senegal, one of the targeted countries which more than 100,000 of children have become the victims of the incidence, as a country of the research.
This study will outline in six chapters. Firstly, Chapter one will provide general introduction, Study Objectives, Research Methodology and the Limitation of the Research. Secondly, Chapter two will contain the overview which includes the legal explanation of essential words, the reasons of the existence of Forced Child Begging across the globe and the serious and common impacts on vulnerable victims. After that, Chapter three will address the most relevant and critical primary sources such as Conventions, Treaties, Declarations and Protocols, etc. that protect Child Rights against the Forced Child Begging issues. Since there are no international and regional legislations have mentioned about "Begging", this chapter will analyze how this illegal activity shall be considered as a part of Trafficking in Person. Next, Chapter four will analyze the Forced Child Begging issues in Senegal. This part will address the consequences on Senegalese Child Beggars which is the result of the common practice. After that it will contain some relevant domestic legislations and the government's response to the issue. Furthermore, Chapter five will include the criminal liability and the proposal for the forced child begging issue in Senegal. This chapter will interpret the crime of forced child begging as an international crime which fall under Rome Statute. Therefore, in international level, the jurisdiction of ICC shall perform as an effective tool to combat the problem, punish perpetrators and give justice to vulnerable victims. Also, in national level, the government of Senegal shall improve their legislations to prevent the ongoing issue. Finally, Chapter six will give a brief summary all the necessary information which has already been mentioned in the above chapters so as to conclude the research.