TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (PROHIBITION) ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION ACT. NO. 4
Section 69: Request from Foreign States.
1 A foreign State may make a request to the Minister for assistance in the investigation and prosecution of offences under this Act.
2 A copy of such request shall be furnished to the Agency.
3 Where a foreign State makes a request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of an offence relating to trafficking in persons, the Minister may, after due consideration-
a execute the request; or
b inform the requesting State of any reason for-(i) not executing the request; or
(ii) delaying the execution of the request.
4 Where the Minister decides to execute a request for assistance under sub-section (1) of this Section, and directs the Agency to so act, the Agency may apply for-
a an order for the Agency to-
(i) enter and search specified premises or conveyance;
(ii) search any specified Person; or
(iii) remove any relevant document or material;
b a seizure order;
c a property tracing order;
d an interception of communication order; or
e an order for freezing or forfeiture of property or funds in such manner as may be prescribed by the Court or Judge in Chambers.
5 The Court or Judge in chambers, in making an order under subsection (4) of this Section, may impose such condition, to payment of debts, sale, compensation of victims, transfer or disposal of all property as the Court deems fit.
6 Where a prima facie case is established on the basis of the request from a foreign state, the Minister shall file a request for an order of forfeiture of all funds or properties used, being used or intended to be used for the commission of an offence under this Act and the Court shall grant or reject the application for an order of forfeiture after hearing from all parties, including a bona fide third party.
Cite this section
Section 69, TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (PROHIBITION) ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION ACT. NO. 4 (2015).
https://repo.podus.ai/laws/trafficking-in-persons-prohibition-enforcement-and-administration-act-no-4/section/69/