Section 8: Repatriation of victims of trafficking

8. Repatriation of victims of trafficking (1) No victim of trafficking, who is a non-citizen, may, unless he agrees to the proposed course of action, be returned to his country of origin or the country from which he has been trafficked without due consideration being given to— (a) his safety during the repatriation process; (b) his safety in the country to which he is to be returned; and (c) the possibility that he may be harmed, killed or trafficked again. (2) Where a decision has been made to return a person who is a victim of trafficking to his country of origin or the country from which he has been trafficked— (a) the Minister shall take steps to obtain information relating to an institution or organisation which, renders assistance to victims of trafficking in the country to which the person is to be returned and which is willing to provide assistance to that person; and (b) the person shall, in the prescribed manner, be informed of any arrangements which have been made for his reception in the country to which he is to be returned.