WUNRN
SERBIA - FIRST
JUDGEMENT AWARDING COMPENSATION FOR VICTIM OF TRAFFICKING - ISSUED &
EXECUTED
First judgment awarding compensation for victim of
trafficking in
The victim was trafficked and sexually exploited
over a number of years. She participated in the criminal
proceedings against the four individuals, who were eventually convicted
after four years of proceedings. Compensation is guaranteed by
Serbian law and international law.
However, instead of awarding compensation through the
criminal proceedings upon conviction, the victim was advised she needed to
pursue the matter civilly in order to receive compensation. The civil
proceedings took another three years, after which the victim ultimately
prevailed. She was awarded 1,000,000 RSD (8,628 €) for pain and suffering,
and 327,375 RSD (2,824 €)for legal fees.
This is the first time in