Verification of nationality status of a victim of trafficking in persons

(1) The Ministry responsible for foreign affairs shall, upon a request by the Director of Border Management and Immigration Services, without undue delay verify whether a person who is a victim of trafficking in persons is a citizen of, or holds permanent residency status in any country specified in the request. (2) A request made under sub-section (1) may include a request for the verification of– (a) the age and name of a person who is a victim of trafficking in persons and who is suspected of being a minor; and (b) whether the victim is a citizen or permanent resident of the country. (3) The Minister responsible for foreign affairs shall designate an officer to deal with requests made under this section. Return f victims