Modern slavery

# 2 Prohibition of slavery – an international law perspective

Slavery is considered a serious violation of international law. The prohibition of slavery exists in customary international law but also has a jus cogens status, making it the highest norm of international law. Slavery is prohibited in various international treaties, particularly the Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery 1926 (the Slavery Convention 1926).

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