Expert analysis of contemporary human trafficking - report on Dr Yakimko's lecture.

22 June 2025 in the John Paul II Auditorium at the University of Life Sciences, an expert lecture entitled "Adjudication of trafficking cases. The place of the victims. Cross-border nature of the phenomenon. National, European and international perspectives.". It was delivered by Dr. Vytautas Yakimko - a former international judge at the European Union Rule of Law Mission EULEX-Kosovo, where he ruled on human trafficking cases.

The meeting started at 11:00 a.m. and brought together people interested in the justice system, the prevention of cross-border crime and the topic of victims' rights.

A practitioner's perspective - on the realities of working in human trafficking cases

Dr. Vytautas Yakimko shared with participants his experiences of working in an international environment. He outlined the practical aspects of case management on trafficking in human beings, pointing out the consequences for victims and the the complexity of cross-border crime.

During the lecture, he also referred to the current legislation and discussed the national context for the adjudication of such cases. His presentation allowed the audience to see the topic from the perspective of a practitioner who faced the dramas of victims and the challenges of modern justice systems on a daily basis.