South Africa’s “Act No. 7 of 2013: Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act”

South Africa’s “Act No. 7 of 2013: Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act”

South Africa’s “Act No. 7 of 2013: Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act”

This act, signed into South African law in July 2013, details South Africa’s legal position on human trafficking. It is not yet operational, however, as supporting regulations have yet to be passed. Notably, the Act presents a wider definition for human trafficking than the UN.