Interview Regarding Domestic Servitude (Segment Two)

Mark Taylor, Senior Coordinator for Reports
Interview With Kate Ryan of WTOP Radio
Washington, DC
March 6, 2007

QUESTION: A servant runs to a neighbor for help with stories of long hours, non-payment, physical abuse. When a diplomat's accused, immunity protects them, right?

MR. TAYLOR: That's not always the case. There are many different levels of immunity. There's "limited immunity," that only covers official acts, and many staff members of foreign embassies here have no immunity.

QUESTION: Mark Taylor, with the State Department's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons, says ordinary citizens can play a role, too.

MR. TAYLOR: When you see something that looks odd: when you see a domestic that seems very timid, may look underage, it's worth inquiring. Be nosey.

QUESTION: This month, Maryland is considering new laws on human trafficking, and public education campaigns are also underway. Kate Ryan, WTOP Radio.

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