LAW Nº 51/2018 OF 13/08/2018 RELATING TO THE PREVENTION, SUPPRESSION AND PUNISHMENT OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND EXPLOITATION OF OTHERS | 51/2018 OF 13/08/2018 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW Nº 51/2018 OF 13/08/2018 RELATING TO THE PREVENTION, SUPPRESSION AND PUNISHMENT OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND EXPLOITATION OF OTHERS

This article states that the law is meant to prevent, suppress, and punish trafficking in persons and exploitation of others, and to protect and assist victims.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
51/2018 OF 13/08/2018
Status
Not in force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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This article states that the law is meant to prevent, suppress, and punish trafficking in persons and exploitation of others, and to protect and assist victims. This article says the law applies to trafficking in persons and other offences covered by the law, both inside Rwanda and in some cases outside Rwanda. This article defines key terms used in the law on trafficking in persons, including coercion, exploitation, trafficking, child, victim, and related concepts. The Ministry must set policies and strategies to prevent trafficking in persons and cooperate with public, private, civil society, and international organizations. Anyone who learns information about trafficking in persons must report it to criminal investigation authorities or another competent authority.