A specialised training workshop for judicial officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina was held in Buna on 30 June, aiming to enhance their knowledge of human trafficking, victims’ rights, and the importance of compensation for survivors’ psychological and social recovery.

Organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the workshop sought to deepen participants’ understanding of the elements of human trafficking crimes, mechanisms for prevention and prosecution, and the financial dimensions of anti-trafficking efforts.

A series of sessions, led by an expert in criminology and security, along with an investigator and a court psychologist, explored the general characteristics of human trafficking and the current legal framework. Particular focus was placed on financial investigations, the confiscation of illicitly acquired assets, and redirecting proceeds from trafficking to measures for compensating victims.

The training was designed to address gaps identified by the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA). Key concerns include the need to bolster the criminal justice response, better inform victims of their rights, expand access to legal aid and representation, and implement effective mechanisms to ensure victims receive financial compensation from perpetrators.

The project “Strengthening access to justice and effective remedies for victims of human trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina” is implemented under the Council of Europe Action Plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022-2025 and funded through voluntary contributions.