1. Role of Consular Service of Latvia in Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Consular Department Consular Assistance Division

2. MFA competence within the National Strategy for the Prevention of Trafficking in Human Beings Diplomatic and consular missions of Latvia provide consular assistance and inform about the possibilities to receive professional help to THB victims MFA carries out regular trainings for Latvian consular officials and participates in trainings and seminars, organised by other institutions MFA organises and also participates in informative campaigns on various aspects of travelling and living abroad – about safe travel, actions required in emergency situations as well as educating people about THB issues 2 Consular Department, MFA of Latvia2015.11.18.

3. Role of Diplomatic and consular missions of Latvia in providing assistance to victims in THB (1) Acknowledge the potential THB victims Consult on the possibilities to receive assistance in: – returning home – social rehabilitation – medical treatment Contact with relevant authorities – police THB units – NGOs in Latvia and the country of residence 3 Consular Department, MFA of Latvia2015.11.18.

4. Provide emotional help to the person Help to contact relatives in Latvia If necessary: Assist in finding accommodation Provide food and drinks Escort to the airport/port/station 4 2015.11.18.Consular Department, MFA of Latvia Role of Diplomatic and consular missions of Latvia in providing assistance to victims in THB (2)

5. Statistical data on THB cases filed in Latvian diplomatic missions abroad 2011201220132014 Total1011116941 Ireland89754722 Great Britain2191410 Germany5522 Cyprus-35- Greece-1-- The Netherlands32-3 USA-2-- Russian-2-- Belgium-1-- Austria--1- Italy11-- Sweden1--- Norway---1 France---2 Japan---1 5 Consular Department, MFA of Latvia 2015.11.18.

6. Statistical data on marriages in Ireland (possible sham marriages) Statistical period200920102011201220132014 Total357*245124108203225 Out of total number of marriages with third country nationals : Pakistan25714356286576 India80371551822 Bangladesh20 1697- 6 2015.11.18.Consular Department, MFA of Latvia

7. Situation in Ireland with sham marriages Decrease in the numbers of the marriages of Latvian nationals with a risk of THB Irish Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 in force since 4 December 2014 Three other legislation acts preventing from sham marriages still to be adopted 7 2015.11.18.Consular Department, MFA of Latvia

8. MFA cooperation with other institutions on THB issues Collects and analyses the data on the THB cases in the Latvian diplomatic and consular missions Informs the relevant institutions (THB working group, NGOs, law enforcement unit) Cooperates with police THB unit and NGOs 8 2015.11.18.Consular Department, MFA of Latvia

9. Consular Trainings MFA organises regular consular trainings for consular officials: - spring trainings in Riga - autumn regional trainings (in two capitals in and outside Schengen MS) Consular officials participate in trainings organised on THB issues 9 2015.11.18.Consular Department, MFA of Latvia

10. Access for consular assistance 80005905 - a toll free information line for travellers 371 26 3 3 7 7 1 1 – 24/7 emergency help line palidziba@mfa.gov.lv 10 Consular Department, MFA of Latvia2015.11.18.

11. Information campaigns Mobile application Travel Safe! Participation in the annual International Travel Trade Fair Balttour 11 Consular Department, MFA of Latvia2015.11.18.

12. Thank you for your attention Consular Assistance Division MFA Consular Department 57 Elizabetes Street, Riga Phone. +371 6 7016364 palidziba@mfa.gov.lv www.am.gov.lv 12 2015.11.18.