Chief Charumbira laments human trafficking

Chief Fortune Charumbira has accused legislators of failing to appreciate the impact of human trafficking, saying that was the reason for their delay in bringing the matter to Parliament.

Charumbira, who is a member of the Senate, made the remarks while debating a motion on ratification of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons which had been brought before the Senate by Home Affairs co-minister Theresa Makone.

“I feel that sometimes, for whatever reason, the government delays in bringing to Parliament what is obviously an excellent piece of work, an excellent protocol that we should support ordinarily and I do not expect anyone to stand up and oppose such a good move,” said Charumbira.

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