In the framework of the implementation of USAID-funded project "Strengthening the capacity Albanian trafficking", IOM in collaboration with the School of Magistrates has organized several training activities with the participation of judges, prosecutors and judicial police officers. School of Magistrates has consistently supported every initiative or project that affects the strengthening of the fight against trafficking in human beings. These training activities were aimed at enhancing national capacities in identifying and assisting victims of trafficking, enhancing the quality of investigation and trial of these issues, in order to prevent them. In the activities organized, experts and participants strongly emphasized the need for coordination of all measures against human trafficking, ensuring effective cooperation between prosecutors and judicial police.

This publication is an effort to summarize the experiences and numerous problems facing the Albanian judicial practice today, particularly in identifying cases of internal trafficking. Material contained in this publication address important issues and judicial interpretation of criminal offenses in the area of trafficking in human beings; elements of internal trafficking, particularly of children; treatment and compensation of victims of trafficking; international judicial cooperation issues in this field. This publication not only includes all materials handled by experts, but should be assessed as a good opportunity for all stakeholders of justice, to reflect on the issues raised, in an effort to harmonize the positions of judicial practice.