Description
The draft legislation for revisions to the 2003 Law Against Trafficking in Persons on the prevention and suppression of trafficking in persons and the protection of victims was approved by the cabinet in March 2020 and was passed by the National Assembly in July 2020. The revisions were based on input from civil society organizations and government ministries during several workshops and strengthens the protection of victims, provides for accompanying measures, and streamlines penalties for trafficking.
Date Adopted / Created / Concluded
Thematic Area
Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
Sub-theme
Prevention and Awareness Campaigns
Country
Mauritania
Policy Type
National