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Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 7 of 2013)

Chapter 1 : Definitions, Interpretation and Objects of Act

3. Objects of Act

 

The objects of this Act are to—

(a) give effect to the Republic’s obligations concerning the trafficking of persons in terms of international agreements;
(b) provide for the prosecution of persons who commit offences referred to in this Act and for appropriate penalties;
(c) provide for the prevention of trafficking in persons and for the protection of and assistance to victims of trafficking;
(d) provide services to victims of trafficking;
(e) provide for effective enforcement measures;
(f) provide for the co-ordinated implementation, application and administration of this Act, including the development of a draft national policy framework; and
(g) combat trafficking in persons in a co-ordinated manner.