An analysis on the Zimbabwe criminal justice system and its capacity to combat human trafficking.
- Author
- Ruwiza Rujeko Ruth
- Title
- An analysis on the Zimbabwe criminal justice system and its capacity to combat human trafficking.
- Abstract
- Modern-day slavery is defined as human trafficking. Zimbabwe is always working to improve its battle against human trafficking, most recently with the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Act and the National Action Plan against human trafficking. The thesis examines and analyses Zimbabwe Criminal Justice system’s ability to combat human trafficking. A sample size of 50 respondents from various branches of criminal justice system of Zimbabwe was used. Structured questionnaires and structured interviews were conducted in order come up with results for this research. This was accomplished through a review of Zimbabwe's legal structure in the area of human trafficking, interviews with experts, and examination of country reports, books, and journals. Recent legislation and policy appear to contain flaws that are impeding the effective elimination of human trafficking. This is most evident in the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Act's definition of human trafficking, which emphasizes the transit aspect while neglecting other factors significant features such as exploitation, which must be included in a definition in order for it to be eliminated human trafficking in all its manifestations. As a result, it is necessary to evaluate the existing legislation policy to prevent inhumane treatment.
- Date
- 2021
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Trafficking
- Criminal Justice
- Supervisor
- N/A
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