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Anne T Gallagher

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International Surrogacy Is Dangerous And Unfair, Anne T. Gallagher Ao Aug 2014

International Surrogacy Is Dangerous And Unfair, Anne T. Gallagher Ao

Anne T Gallagher

A recent case of commercial surrogacy involving an Australian couple and a Thai surrogate sheds a rare light on the hidden and fundamentally unjust world of international commercial surrogacy.

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The International Law Of Migrant Smuggling, Anne T. Gallagher Ao, Fiona David Jul 2014

The International Law Of Migrant Smuggling, Anne T. Gallagher Ao, Fiona David

Anne T Gallagher

Whether forced into relocation by fear of persecution, civil war, or humanitarian crisis, or pulled toward the prospect of better economic opportunities, more people are on the move than ever before. Opportunities for lawful entry into preferred destinations are decreasing rapidly, creating demand that is increasingly being met by migrant smugglers. This companion volume to the award-winning The International Law of Human Trafficking, presents the first-ever comprehensive, in-depth analysis into the subject. The authors call on their experience of working with the UN to chart the development of new international laws and to link these specialist rules to other relevant …

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Ending Slavery: A Papal Mission, Anne T. Gallagher Ao Nov 2013

Ending Slavery: A Papal Mission, Anne T. Gallagher Ao

Anne T Gallagher

My weekend with Pope Francis

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The High Cost Of Freedom: A Legal And Policy Analysis Of Shelter Detention For Victims Of Trafficking, Anne T. Gallagher, Elaine Pearson Jan 2010

The High Cost Of Freedom: A Legal And Policy Analysis Of Shelter Detention For Victims Of Trafficking, Anne T. Gallagher, Elaine Pearson

Anne T Gallagher

In countries around the world it is common practice for victims of human trafficking who have been “rescued” or who have escaped from situations of exploitation to be placed and detained in public or private shelters. In the most egregious situations, victims can be effectively imprisoned in such shelters for months, even years. This article uses field-based research to document this largely unreported phenomenon. It then considers the international legal aspects of victim detention in shelters and weighs the common justifications for such detention from legal, policy, and practical perspectives.

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