Expanded Anti-Trafficking Act of 2012

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Which of the following are considered unlawful acts under the "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012"? (Select all that apply)

To offer or contract marriage, real or simulated, for the purpose of acquiring, buying, offering, selling, or trading them to engage in prostitution, pornography, sexual exploitation, forced labor or slavery, involuntary servitude or debt bondage (correct)
To recruit, obtain, hire, provide, offer, transport, transfer, maintain, harbor, or receive a person by any means, for the purpose of prostitution, pornography, or sexual exploitation (correct)
To undertake or organize tours and travel plans consisting of tourism packages or activities for the purpose of utilizing and offering persons for prostitution, pornography or sexual exploitation. (correct)
To maintain or hire a person to engage in prostitution or pornography (correct)
To introduce or match for money, profit, or material, economic or other consideration, any person, or, as provided for under Republic Act No. 6955, any Filipino woman to a foreign national, for marriage for the purpose of acquiring, buying, offering, selling or trading him/her to engage in prostitution, pornography, sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery, involuntary servitude or debt bondage (correct)

The "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012" considers the adoption of a child for exploitative purposes (that is, for the purpose of prostitution, pornography, sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery, involuntary servitude, or debt bondage) as a form of trafficking.

True (A)

According to the "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012", someone who is over 18 years old but is unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from harm due to a physical or mental disability is still considered a child in the context of the law.

True (A)

Which of the following terms is NOT defined in the "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012"?

Human trafficking (E) Signup and view all the answers

What type of organization is tasked with the responsibility to establish a central database for anti-trafficking efforts?

The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum period of time within which trafficking cases committed by syndicates or on a large scale, or against a child, shall prescribe?

twenty (20) years Signup and view all the answers

What legal instrument must be provided by a person traveling alone to a foreign country or territory without valid reason to avoid being classified as an attempted case of trafficking?

a written permit or justification from the child's parent or legal guardian Signup and view all the answers

The "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012" explicitly includes the recruitment of a child for use in armed activities as a prohibited act under the definition of trafficking.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012" mandates that individuals found guilty of trafficking, in addition to other penalties, shall be permanently barred from holding any form of public office.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The "Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012" allows for the release of a trafficked person from prosecution or trial if they, or their legal guardian, provide an affidavit of desistance.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Expanded Anti-Trafficking Act

An act expanding Republic Act No. 9208, aiming to eliminate human trafficking, especially targeting women and children.

Trafficking in Persons

Recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of individuals through coercion, fraud, or exploitation for purposes like sexual exploitation, forced labor, or organ removal.