Ley 985 de 2005 | Ley 985 de 2005 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 985 de 2005

Este texto identifica la Ley 985 de 2005 y su objeto: adoptar medidas contra la trata de personas y normas para la atención y protección de sus víctimas.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 985 de 2005
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
es
Updated
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anti-trafficking anti-trafficking coordination anti-trafficking policy commencement committee governance committee operations compliance consular assistance criminal offense classification cumplimiento normativo data collection data reporting education governance government cooperation government funds management government programs government reporting human trafficking interagency coordination international cooperation judicial investigation policy support public administration +14 more

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About this statute

Este texto identifica la Ley 985 de 2005 y su objeto: adoptar medidas contra la trata de personas y normas para la atención y protección de sus víctimas. This article states that the law’s purpose is to adopt prevention, protection, and assistance measures for victims and potential victims of human trafficking. La ley debe interpretarse y aplicarse según principios que obligan al Estado a actuar con diligencia debida contra la trata de personas y a proteger a las víctimas. This article defines human trafficking, sets prison and fine penalties, and says the victim’s consent does not excuse criminal liability. The National Government must adopt a national anti-trafficking strategy by decree, with the interinstitutional committee participating in its formulation.

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