Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Draft Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Draft Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021?

A. The scope of the Bill vis a vis offenders will also include defence personnel and government servants, doctors and paramedical staff or anyone in a position of authority.

B. The Bill extends beyond the protection of women and children as victims to now include transgenders as well as any person who may be a victim of trafficking.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Ministry of Women and Child Welfare invited suggestions and comments for its draft Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021 which it has released. The scope of the Bill vis a vis offenders will also include defence personnel and government servants, doctors and paramedical staff or anyone in a position of authority. The Bill also extends beyond the protection of women and children as victims to now include transgenders as well as any person who may be a victim of trafficking.