The definition of slavery on International Law at the beginning of XXIth Century

Abstract

Over the past years we are witnessing a new flourishing of the phenomenon of slavery, understood in a broad sense, for what it turns out useful to examine the concept of slavery in the International Law to see whether or not it is adapted to the new forms of human exploitation that are taking place. In this respect, we have analyzed the definition contained in the 1926 Slavery Convention, which is considered to be the classic definition in International Law, and have seen its evolution in the later texts and how it has been analyzed and applied by the jurisprudence of the international courts and tribunals. After this examination, it is possible to affirm its actuality and that is an useful tool to continue the fighting against slavery nowadays.