How does the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2018 protect victims?
The act provides various protections for victims of trafficking, in which the court may in specified circumstances:
i. Conduct the court proceedings in camera.
ii. Seal and restrict access to record of the court proceedings.
iii. Permit evidence of a victim or a witness behind the screen using the video link or other communications technologies to remain out of the view of the accused.
Use a pseudonym of a victim or witnesses
This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate