Smuggling migrants and people trafficking

Question 1

Smuggling migrants

Answer 1

Section 98C Crimes Act 1961

Question 2

People trafficking

Answer 2

Section 98D Crimes Act 1961

Question 3

Exploit

Answer 3

in relation to a person , means to cause, or to have caused a person by an act of deception or coercion, to be involved in-
a) prostitution or other sexual services
b) slavery, practices similar to slavery, servitude, forced labour, or other forced services
c) the removal of organs

Question 4

Difference between migrant smuggling and people trafficking

Answer 4

Migrant smuggling involves a person who has freely consented to be brought into New Zealand as an illegal immigrant and is not subjected to coercion or deception.

People trafficking involves a person who is brought into New Zealand by means of coercion and or deception. People are often trafficked in order to exploit them in the destination country. e.g. as forced labour, for removal of their organs or most commonly, for sexual exploitation

Question 5

Penalty for trafficking people by means of coercion or deception

Answer 5

The penalty is imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both

Question 6

Investigative approach options for this crime-type, three categories

Answer 6

Reactive investigation, Proactive investigation and Disruptive investigation

Question 7

Do you require approval from the Attorney General to prosecute for offences under sections 98C and 98D Crimes act 1961

Answer 7

Yes, but you do not need approval to arrest and oppose bail