International legal and criminal legal aspects of counter-trafficking in children: history and development trends

The paper reviews the development of the international legal framework for counter-trafficking in children as a form of human trafficking. It is stressed that the most important international acts to combat trafficking in children have been created under the auspices of the UN and regional international organizations. The authors note the need for an integrated approach to solving problems, in particular, through adopting national programs. The authors examine the influence of international legal acts on Russian criminal legislation and the need for its improvement.