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CAN-2012-L-94227
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Title_of_text
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons) (S.C. 2012, c. 15).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Canada
Subjects (Classification)
Elimination of forced labour; Criminal and penal law
Adopted on (Date of text)
2012-06-28
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to add the offence of trafficking in persons to the offences committed outside Canada for which Canadian citizens or permanent residents may be prosecuted in Canada.
It also amends the Act to add factors that the Court may consider when determining whether an accused exploits another person.
Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1985 (CAN-1992-L-31465)
Criminal Code [C-46].
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Department of Justice
Country
Canada
URL
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2012_15/
File
CAN94227.pdf (PDF of Act)