Object of the Bill
The objects of this Bill are---
(a) to combat trafficking in persons, a contemporary manifestation of modern day slavery whose victims are predominantly women and children;
(b) to provide legislation necessary for criminalizing the offence of Trafficking in Persons and prosecution of offenders;
(c) to provide for the prevention and suppression of the offence of Trafficking in Persons;
(d) to provide for protection, assistance and support to victims of Trafficking in Persons with full respect of their human rights;
(e) to promote co-operation amongst countries in combating Trafficking in Persons.
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5844The_Prevention_Of_Trafficking_In_Persons_Bill,_2009.pdf
The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Bill, 2009
Sponsored By Hon. Winifred Masiko (MP) (Mp, RUKUNGIRI MUNICIPALITY)
Committee: The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs
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Bill passed on 2009-10-01
The Bill is now an Act of Parliament. When a Bill has completed all its parliamentary stages on the floor of Parliament, it must have President Assent before becoming an Act of Parliament (law). President Assent is the State agreement to make the Bill into an Act and it is a formality.
Bill Withdrawn on