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NA passes revised law on human trafficking prevention, control

The National Assembly (NA) on November 28 passed the revised Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control with approval from 454 out of 455 deputies participating in the voting.

The National Assembly on November 28 passes the revised Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control. (Photo: VNA)
The National Assembly on November 28 passes the revised Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) on November 28 passed the revised Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control with approval from 454 out of 455 deputies participating in the voting.

The amended law stipulates regulations on prevention, detection, and handling of human trafficking offences; and the reception, verification, identification, and provision of support and protection to victims of human trafficking.

It specifies the roles and responsibilities of various entities, including government agencies, organisations, families, and individuals, in the prevention and combat of human trafficking.

The law also covers international cooperation in preventing and combating human trafficking, aligning with global efforts to address this issue.

The newly passed law has eight chapters and 63 articles, replacing the 2011 law. It will come into force on July 1, 2025./.

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