Citation

Kruger B. S. Afr. J. Crim. Justice 2012; 25(2): 252-270.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Juta)

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Abstract

Increasingly, it is being demanded that the comprehensive draft legislation pertaining to the combating of human trafficking in South Africa be finalised, demands that are based primarily on South Africa's international obligations to combat this crime. An assessment of whether the current anti- trafficking legislative framework complies with key criminal law standards laid down in the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children reveals significant shortcomings. The existing counter-trafficking legislative response is fragmented and not in full compliance with international counter-trafficking standards. For this reason, law reform is necessary. It is therefore recommended that the enactment of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill B7 of 2010 be prioritised and finalised as a matter of urgency.