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THA-1997-L-50122
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Title_of_text
Prevention and Suppression of White Slavery Act.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Thailand
Subjects (Classification)
Elimination of forced labour
Adopted on (Date of text)
1997-11-14
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Prohibits the detainment, trade, or selling of women or children under the age of 18 for sexual purposes, as well as conspiracy to commit such acts. Provides law enforcement authorities with powers of search, inspection of women and children, and detainment of women and children if they are suspected of being victims of trafficking. Repeals the Act regarding trade in women and girls, 1928 (B.E. 2471).
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1997-11-16
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Serial region
Serial title
Royal Thai Government Gazette [English translation]
Date
1998-06
Volume
Vol. 52
Number
No. 6
Page range
pp. 187-191