Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 7 of 2013)RegulationsRegulations under section 43(3)Part 1 : Regulations5. Withdrawal of letter of recognition |
| (1) | A provincial head must, if he or she intends to withdraw a letter of recognition as provided for in section 19(11) of the Act, forthwith in writing advise the victim of trafficking to whom the letter of recognition has been issued— |
| (a) | of such intention and provide reasons for the intended withdrawal; and |
| (b) | that the victim may submit representations to him or her, in writing, within 14 days of receipt of the letter by the provincial head of his or her intention to withdraw the letter of recognition. |
| (2) | A copy of the letter of intention to withdraw the letter of recognition must, within 24 hours of issue to the victim of trafficking, be handed to the accredited organisation and investigating police official, who may submit representations to the provincial head within 14 days of receipt of such a letter. |
| (3) | The provincial head must within 14 days after the expiry of the 14 day period referred to in subregulation (2), take a decision regarding the withdrawal of the letter of recognition and advise the victim, accredited organisation and investigating police official in writing of his or her decision and provide reasons for such decision. |