Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2016 Proposals
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding draft ‘Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2016’?
1) It envisages creation of an Anti-Trafficking Fund for rehabilitation of victims of trafficking.
2) The proposed draft Bill aims to place dedicated institutional mechanisms at District, State and Central level but does not provide a designated Agency for the investigation of offences.- Published on 31 May 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 1
- The Bill aims to create a strong legal, economic and social environment against trafficking of persons and related matters.
- The Bill is victim oriented and makes clear the distinction between the ‘trafficker’ and the ‘trafficked’. The draft Bill plugs loopholes in existing laws and brings within its fold additional crimes pertaining to trafficking which don’t find a place in the existing laws.
- It also envisages creation of an Anti-Trafficking Fund for rehabilitation of victims of trafficking, she said. Under the Bill, an institutional mechanism is also sought to be set up to deal with this highly specialized subject which will also include members from Civil Society Organizations.
- Since the problem is trans-border with our neighbouring countries, protocols will also be worked out for those trafficked from other countries.
- The proposed draft Bill aims to place dedicated institutional mechanisms at District, State and Central level. It also envisages a designated Agency for the investigation of offences. It provides for Protection Homes and Special Homes for short term and long term rehabilitation support.
