PART 1SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENCES
Prevention, enforcement, etc.
12Strategy on offences under sections 1 and 2
1
The Department shall, at least once in every year, publish a strategy on offences under section 1 and 2 (“relevant offences”).
2
In drawing up the strategy the Department must—
a
consult with other relevant organisations; and
b
have regard to views expressed by such organisations.
3
The purpose of the strategy is to—
a
raise awareness of relevant offences in Northern Ireland;
b
contribute to a reduction in the number of such offences.
4
The strategy shall in particular—
a
set out arrangements for co-operation between relevant organisations in dealing with relevant offences or the victims of such offences;
b
include provision as to the training and equipment of those involved in investigating or prosecuting relevant offences or dealing with the victims of such offences;
c
include provisions aimed at raising awareness of the rights and entitlements of victims of such offences.
5
In this section “relevant organisation” means any body, agency or other organisation with functions or activities relating to relevant offences or the victims of such offences.