National Bodies on Trafficking In Persons

 

The Inter-Ministry Committee on Trafficking in Persons, which commenced its functions on 30 November 2011, is the coordinating body for policy matters relating to trafficking in persons in The Bahamas. As such, it, among others, provides advice on trafficking matters and makes recommendations to strengthen national anti-trafficking initiatives through the identification of training opportunities, public awareness raising activities, engagement of relevant stakeholders including civil society organisations, and fulfilling the international obligations of The Bahamas as they relate to trafficking in persons.

 

The Trafficking in Persons Task Force was established in March 2012. It is an operational body that addresses trafficking in persons cases, from prevention activities to detection of victims, from victim assistance to the prosecution of suspected traffickers.

 

A Special Prosecutorial Unit on Trafficking in Persons was established in the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs to work closely with the Task Force, and in particular with Royal Bahamas Police Force investigators, relative to trafficking in persons cases.

 

The Trafficking in Persons Unit is a specialised unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, which investigates suspected trafficking in persons cases and engages all key parties when trafficking in persons matters are brought to its attention.

Agency Notices
  • Trafficking in Persons Prevention Seminar for Boys (Sat. 11, 2023)
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  • World Day Against Trafficking In Persons - Bahamas Campaign 2023
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