The Minister of National Security, Fitzgerald Hinds, emphasized the critical role of legislation in combating human trafficking.
He was speaking at a presentation of the film, “Silenced”.
The film, through dance depicts the harsh realities faced by victims of this scourge.
But the minister noted that the laws in Trinidad and Tobago make it difficult for the trafficker to function. He noted that this country had its first conviction of a trafficker in November 2023, as he emphasized the critical role of legislation in combating human trafficking.