Refugee body welcomes human trafficking laws

GOVERNMENT legislation to combat human trafficking, which has been signed into law, was welcomed yesterday by a leading refugee body.

But the Irish Refugee Council (IRC) said it was concerned at the lack of protection for certain people, including children and suspected trafficking victims not in a position to assist Garda investigations.

“In principle, we welcome the criminal law, but would like to see the complementary victim protection measures put in place,” said Jyothi Kanics, separated children’s officer with the Irish Refugee Council.