The South African Government has recently published a bill that will form the foundations of future legislation on Human Trafficking. Until now there has been no legislation specifically dealing with trafficking:
“human traffickers could only be charged with kidnapping, or, when relevant, assault and murder. Women and children are most vulnerable, most often being used in prostitution rackets… The bill provides for the prosecution of traffickers and appropriate sentences, the prevention of trafficking and the protection and assistance of victims. Courts will be given the power to order traffickers to pay compensation to their victims.”
The bill will be open for public comment until the 15th June. Click here (pdf) to download the bill and have your say…
(source: Independent Online, photo: Zoriah.net)
