Access to Justice for Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon

This study analyses the legislative framework applicable to immigration and employment in the domestic work sector and traces back the evolution of the jurisprudence of Criminal Courts and of Labour Arbitration Councils since the year 2000 in cases involving migrant domestic workers (MDW) victim of labour exploitation. It also identifies obstacles preventing victims from gaining access to justice in Lebanon and makes recommendations aimed at improving their protection and their capacity to file