Background
The General Department of Immigration participated in a 10 August 2026 ceremony to launch a national handbook titled “Guidelines on forms and procedures for identification of victims of human trafficking to provide appropriate services.” The launch was held at the S Building of the Ministry of Interior and was presided over under the high patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Dr. Sar Sokha.
The handbook sets out standardized forms and procedural steps intended for use in identifying suspected victims of human trafficking and arranging appropriate services. The National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, oversaw the event as part of its coordination role on anti-trafficking policy.
Scope of Application
The handbook defines the forms and procedures for identification and service referral in cases involving suspected human trafficking. It is presented as operational guidance for agencies, service providers, and actors engaged in victim identification and assistance across relevant administrative and support functions.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Establishes standardized forms to record identification and referral information for suspected trafficking victims.
- Specifies procedural steps for identifying victims and coordinating the provision of appropriate services.
- Was announced for deployment at a national launch under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Dr. Sar Sokha.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The handbook provides a common procedural framework that public agencies and non-governmental service providers can reference when handling suspected trafficking cases. Adopting standardized forms and steps reduces variation in intake and referral processes and supports consistent documentation for protection and support interventions.
Official Source
Source: General Department of Immigration social media post and official website. Primary link: https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid02qFn8uU7TumoiFW3enGt3wTFW1vKwbUZx7zFoooxqYa4f5dENoRmsLXtiYghrYHaTl
Additional official link listed by the Department: https://www.immigration.gov.kh
