Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Mechanisms in Preventing Modern Slavery

The Global Slavery Index by Walk Free evaluates the effectiveness of countries' criminal justice systems in preventing modern slavery. This ranking highlights the leaders and underperformers, offering insights into global efforts to combat this critical issue.

Top countries preventing modern slavery through criminal justice

The highest-ranked countries, scoring 80.77%, are France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. These nations excel in implementing robust legal frameworks and enforcing anti-slavery measures effectively.

Countries showing significant efforts (73.08%)

Countries such as Argentina, Norway, Philippines, and Spain scored 73.08%, demonstrating strong criminal justice mechanisms and proactive strategies in preventing modern slavery.

Moderately performing nations (69.23%)

Several nations, including Australia, South Africa, Sweden, and Ireland, scored 69.23%. These countries have made notable progress but still have room to enhance their effectiveness in combating modern slavery.

Which countries need improvement in preventing modern slavery?

Countries scoring below 50%, such as Brazil, Russia, and China, reflect weaker criminal justice systems and inadequate enforcement of anti-slavery laws. Notably, nations like North Korea (7.69%) and Iran (19.23%) exhibit the least effective measures, highlighting a pressing need for international and domestic reforms.

FAQs About Criminal Justice and Modern Slavery Prevention

  • What does the Global Slavery Index measure? It assesses the effectiveness of criminal justice systems, including legislation, enforcement, and victim protection, in preventing modern slavery.
  • Why do some countries perform better than others? Higher-performing nations typically have robust legal frameworks, proactive enforcement, and dedicated resources for combating slavery.
  • Which regions perform best? European countries like France, Germany, and the UK lead in criminal justice effectiveness, while regions with political instability often underperform.
  • What can low-ranking countries do to improve? Strengthening legislation, enhancing enforcement capabilities, and fostering international collaboration can help improve rankings.

This analysis sheds light on the critical role of criminal justice systems in addressing modern slavery, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to eliminate this human rights violation.

Preventing Modern Slavery By Country December 2022 (%, December 2022)

Country %
1 France 80.77
1 Germany 80.77
1 United Kingdom 80.77
2 Argentina 73.08
2 Montenegro 73.08
2 Norway 73.08
2 Philippines 73.08
2 Portugal 73.08
2 Spain 73.08
2 Uruguay 73.08
3 Albania 69.23
3 Australia 69.23
3 Azerbaijan 69.23
3 Bangladesh 69.23
3 Chile 69.23
3 Ireland 69.23
3 Paraguay 69.23
3 Saint Lucia 69.23
3 Serbia 69.23
3 South Africa 69.23
3 Sweden 69.23
4 Austria 65.38
4 Bahamas 65.38
4 Belgium 65.38
4 Bosnia and Herzegovina 65.38
4 Bulgaria 65.38
4 Croatia 65.38
4 Denmark 65.38
4 Georgia 65.38
4 Guyana 65.38
4 Indonesia 65.38
4 Italy 65.38
4 Kyrgyzstan 65.38
4 Latvia 65.38
4 Lithuania 65.38
4 Madagascar 65.38
4 Mexico 65.38
4 New Zealand 65.38
4 North Macedonia 65.38
4 Panama 65.38
4 Peru 65.38
4 Poland 65.38
4 Romania 65.38
4 Slovenia 65.38
4 Sri Lanka 65.38
4 Thailand 65.38
4 Trinidad and Tobago 65.38
5 Costa Rica 61.54
5 Cyprus 61.54
5 Czech Republic 61.54
5 Dominican Republic 61.54
5 Finland 61.54
5 Greece 61.54
5 Jamaica 61.54
5 Luxembourg 61.54
5 Netherlands 61.54
5 Rwanda 61.54
5 Slovakia 61.54
5 United States 61.54
6 Armenia 57.69
6 Belize 57.69
6 Bolivia 57.69
6 Canada 57.69
6 Ecuador 57.69
6 El Salvador 57.69
6 Gambia 57.69
6 Hungary 57.69
6 India 57.69
6 Malaysia 57.69
6 Malta 57.69
6 Nepal 57.69
6 Nigeria 57.69
7 Algeria 53.85
7 Antigua and Barbuda 53.85
7 Barbados 53.85
7 Benin 53.85
7 Botswana 53.85
7 Ethiopia 53.85
7 Ghana 53.85
7 Honduras 53.85
7 Jordan 53.85
7 Mauritania 53.85
7 Mongolia 53.85
7 Morocco 53.85
7 Mozambique 53.85
7 Niger 53.85
7 Saudi Arabia 53.85
7 Singapore 53.85
7 Tajikistan 53.85
7 Tanzania 53.85
7 Tunisia 53.85
7 Turkey 53.85
7 Ukraine 53.85
7 Uzbekistan 53.85
8 Bahrain 50
8 Belarus 50
8 Brazil 50
8 Ivory Coast 50
8 Fiji 50
8 Guatemala 50
8 Guinea 50
8 Iceland 50
8 Israel 50
8 Kazakhstan 50
8 Kenya 50
8 Kosovo 50
8 Laos 50
8 Lesotho 50
8 Mali 50
8 Mauritius 50
8 Moldova 50
8 Nicaragua 50
8 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 50
8 Senegal 50
8 Switzerland 50
8 Uganda 50
9 Angola 46.15
9 Cambodia 46.15
9 Cameroon 46.15
9 China 46.15
9 Colombia 46.15
9 Djibouti 46.15
9 Estonia 46.15
9 Malawi 46.15
9 Namibia 46.15
9 Russia 46.15
9 Seychelles 46.15
9 Sierra Leone 46.15
9 South Korea 46.15
9 Sudan 46.15
9 Turkmenistan 46.15
9 Venezuela 46.15
9 Vietnam 46.15
9 Zambia 46.15
10 Brunei 42.31
10 Burkina Faso 42.31
10 Burundi 42.31
10 Central African Republic 42.31
10 DR Congo 42.31
10 Egypt 42.31
10 Japan 42.31
10 Kuwait 42.31
10 Lebanon 42.31
10 Liberia 42.31
10 Liechtenstein 42.31
10 Myanmar 42.31
10 Pakistan 42.31
10 Papua New Guinea 42.31
10 Qatar 42.31
10 Solomon Islands 42.31
10 Timor-Leste 42.31
10 Togo 42.31
10 United Arab Emirates 42.31
11 Chad 38.46
11 Cuba 38.46
11 Eswatini 38.46
11 Haiti 38.46
11 Iraq 38.46
11 Maldives 38.46
11 Oman 38.46
11 Vanuatu 38.46
12 Taiwan 36.36
13 Cape Verde 34.62
13 Guinea-Bissau 34.62
13 Hong Kong 34.62
13 Libya 34.62
13 Suriname 34.62
13 Zimbabwe 34.62
14 Gabon 30.77
14 Palau 30.77
15 Equatorial Guinea 26.92
15 Republic of the Congo 26.92
15 Somalia 26.92
16 Eritrea 23.08
17 Iran 19.23
18 North Korea 7.69

Data from Walkfree Org

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