Anti-Trafficking in Persons
Crime Definition
Using, transporting, harboring, or receiving a person for the purpose of exploitation (forced labor, sexual exploitation, begging, slavery).
Legal Penalties
Imprisonment up to 15 years or a fine of up to one million SAR, or both.
Updates Until 2025
The law remains in force with enhanced international cooperation and stricter prosecution of offenders.
Awareness and Prevention
Community awareness is essential to reduce human trafficking crimes and includes promoting human rights knowledge, providing training programs, and conducting media campaigns that clarify laws and penalties.
- Training programs for citizens and residents
- Regular media campaigns
- Cooperation with international organizations
Anti-Trafficking Policies
The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law, Saudi Labor Law, Child Protection Law, and the National Plan to Prevent Child Labor (2024).
Zero tolerance for all forms of human trafficking or child labor, ensuring worker protection from exploitation or illegal fees.
Eligibility verification, contract review, free consent, continuous training, and reporting mechanisms for suspected cases.
Electronic complaint management, labor monitoring, internal and external audits, and annual training courses.
Reporting Mechanisms
All reporting channels are confidential and ensure whistleblower protection in accordance with laws and regulations.