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Law on the Prevention of Human Trafficking 2019 (Amendment)
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Trafficking
Year
2019
Brief Description
The Cabinet approved a proposed bill amending the Law on the Prevention of Human Trafficking of 2019. The bill provides for a special chapter to:
- ensure protection for victims affected by such crimes;
- create appropriate conditions for their assistance and care;
- grant women temporary residence until completion of litigation proceedings; and translation and a guide to and from the court.
Additionally, to reduce crime and achieve deterrence, sanctions have been toughened on perpetrators of trafficking crimes and perpetrators of crimes against women and girls.
- ensure protection for victims affected by such crimes;
- create appropriate conditions for their assistance and care;
- grant women temporary residence until completion of litigation proceedings; and translation and a guide to and from the court.
Additionally, to reduce crime and achieve deterrence, sanctions have been toughened on perpetrators of trafficking crimes and perpetrators of crimes against women and girls.
Source of Information
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