Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2016

Q.  Which of the following is/are true about Trafficking of Persons Bill, 2016?

1) For speedy trial the proposed draft Bill provides for establishing Special Courts in each district.
2) Recovery of back wages and other monetary losses of the victim of trafficking is also proposed.
- Published on 31 May 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • For speedy trial with a view to increase prosecution and to reduce the trauma faced by the victims, the proposed draft Bill provides for establishing Special Courts in each district and experienced Special Prosecutors.
  • Recovery of back wages and other monetary losses of the victim of trafficking is also proposed.
  • The draft Bill provides for mandatory reporting within 24 hours by a Police Officer, Public servant, any officer or employee of Protection Home or Special Home having custody of the victim of trafficking to the District Anti-Trafficking Committee or in case of child victim to the Child Welfare Committee.
  • The draft Bill has also taken into its ambit the ‘placement agencies’ by making mandatory for them to also register for the purposes of this Act.

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