Trafficking in Persons Prohibition

Categoría: Belize, Legislación

Descripción:
The Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Act, enacted in Belize in 2013, criminalizes all forms of trafficking in persons as serious offenses, establishing penalties of up to 25 years’ imprisonment in aggravated cases. The law includes victim protection measures such as comprehensive assistance, migration regularization, and exemption from criminal liability for offenses committed as a direct result of being trafficked. It also grants jurisdiction to the Supreme Court over such cases. Although its implementation has progressed gradually, the Act provides a solid legal framework aligned with international human rights and anti-trafficking standards.
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