Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings:artikel 36

Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

Article 36 Group of experts on action against trafficking in human beings

Geldend

Documentgegevens:

Geldend vanaf 01-02-2008

Bronpublicatie:: 16-05-2005, Trb. 2006, 99 (uitgifte: 12-05-2006, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
Inwerkingtreding: 01-02-2008
Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:: 25-05-2010, Trb. 2010, 160 (uitgifte: 25-05-2010, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
Vakgebied(en): Internationaal publiekrecht / Verdragenrecht
Materieel strafrecht / Algemeen

1.

The Group of experts on action against trafficking in human beings (hereinafter referred to as ‘GRETA’), shall monitor the implementation of this Convention by the Parties.

2.

GRETA shall be composed of a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 15 members, taking into account a gender and geographical balance, as well as a multidisciplinary expertise. They shall be elected by the Committee of the Parties for a term of office of 4 years, renewable once, chosen from amongst nationals of the States Parties to this Convention.

3.

The election of the members of GRETA shall be based on the following principles:

a): they shall be chosen from among persons of high moral character, known for their recognised competence in the fields of Human Rights, assistance and protection of victims and of action against trafficking in human beings or having professional experience in the areas covered by this Convention;
b): they shall sit in their individual capacity and shall be independent and impartial in the exercise of their functions and shall be available to carry out their duties in an effective manner;
c): no two members of GRETA may be nationals of the same State;
d): they should represent the main legal systems.

4.

The election procedure of the members of GRETA shall be determined by the Committee of Ministers, after consulting with and obtaining the unanimous consent of the Parties to the Convention, within a period of one year following the entry into force of this Convention. GRETA shall adopt its own rules of procedure.