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Changing trends of human trafficking in the entertainment sector

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The trafficking of human beings constitutes both a criminal offence and a profound violation of human rights. Human trafficking has been defined variably in distinct national and international legislations. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs. In the context of Nepal, according to Section 4 (1) of the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act of 2007 , human trafficking is defined as selling or purchasing a person for any purpose, using someone for prostitution with or without any benefit, extracting human organs except otherwise determined by law, and engaging in prostitution. Cabin restaurants, massage parlours, dance bars, khaja ghar, and dohori restaurants are categorised as establishments within the entertainment sector. The Supreme Court of Nepal affirmed this classification ...