Domestic Servitude in Brussels (2024)

A domestic servitude case from 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. 1 source on file.

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What happened

Philippine domestic worker held by diplomat family. Worked 18 hours daily, slept on floor, passport held. Diplomatic immunity complicated prosecution. Accused: Diplomatic family employing worker on diplomatic visa.

Response and intervention

Belgian Federal Police after worker escaped. Diplomatic immunity waived after international pressure. Payoke anti-trafficking organization.

Sources

Le Soir (opens in a new tab)

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