Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07MUSCAT375
2007-04-17 12:59:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Muscat
Cable title:
MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS EXPECTS ANTI-TIP LAW
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MUSCAT 000375
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR G/TIP, NEA/ARP, DRL
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR JIM RUDE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/17/2017
TAGS: PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN MU
SUBJECT: MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS EXPECTS ANTI-TIP LAW
WITHIN A YEAR
REF: MUSCAT 193
Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, reasons 1.4 b/d.
C O N F I D E N T I A L MUSCAT 000375
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR G/TIP, NEA/ARP, DRL
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR JIM RUDE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/17/2017
TAGS: PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN MU
SUBJECT: MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS EXPECTS ANTI-TIP LAW
WITHIN A YEAR
REF: MUSCAT 193
Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, reasons 1.4 b/d.
1. (C) At an April 15 meeting at the Ministry, the Ambassador
pressed Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohammad al Alawi, for
information about Oman's proposed anti-trafficking in persons
(TIP) legislation and a date when a law could be expected.
The Minister stated that his Ministry has begun work on
drafting a national anti-TIP law. Anti-TIP legislation was
ordered by the Council of Ministers, he said, and he expects
the Council to issue the law within one year.
2. (C) He explained that his Ministry is working in
collaboration with the Ministries of Justice, Manpower,
Foreign Affairs and the Royal Oman Police under the directive
from the Council of Ministers to complete a draft of the law
as soon as possible. The Minister thanked the Ambassador for
providing the government with regional examples of anti-TIP
legislation, which the Ambassador had passed to the Under
Secretary of Foreign Affairs during a February 21 meeting
SIPDIS
(reftel),and welcomed additional support that could help
Oman develop a comprehensive anti-TIP law that incorporates
international principles and definitions.
3. (C) Comment: Al Alawi's confirmation that the Council of
Ministers has made anti-TIP legislation a priority indicates
that the subject of trafficking has risen to the attention of
the highest levels in the Omani government. Eventual passage
of a law will face few, if any, obstacles. Nevertheless, by
the Minister's own admission, this is an unfamiliar area to
his Ministry and the other organizations involved in the
drafting, and we should supply the Omanis with all
appropriate guidance and suggestions. End comment.
GRAPPO
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR G/TIP, NEA/ARP, DRL
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR JIM RUDE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/17/2017
TAGS: PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN MU
SUBJECT: MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS EXPECTS ANTI-TIP LAW
WITHIN A YEAR
REF: MUSCAT 193
Classified By: Ambassador Gary A. Grappo, reasons 1.4 b/d.
1. (C) At an April 15 meeting at the Ministry, the Ambassador
pressed Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohammad al Alawi, for
information about Oman's proposed anti-trafficking in persons
(TIP) legislation and a date when a law could be expected.
The Minister stated that his Ministry has begun work on
drafting a national anti-TIP law. Anti-TIP legislation was
ordered by the Council of Ministers, he said, and he expects
the Council to issue the law within one year.
2. (C) He explained that his Ministry is working in
collaboration with the Ministries of Justice, Manpower,
Foreign Affairs and the Royal Oman Police under the directive
from the Council of Ministers to complete a draft of the law
as soon as possible. The Minister thanked the Ambassador for
providing the government with regional examples of anti-TIP
legislation, which the Ambassador had passed to the Under
Secretary of Foreign Affairs during a February 21 meeting
SIPDIS
(reftel),and welcomed additional support that could help
Oman develop a comprehensive anti-TIP law that incorporates
international principles and definitions.
3. (C) Comment: Al Alawi's confirmation that the Council of
Ministers has made anti-TIP legislation a priority indicates
that the subject of trafficking has risen to the attention of
the highest levels in the Omani government. Eventual passage
of a law will face few, if any, obstacles. Nevertheless, by
the Minister's own admission, this is an unfamiliar area to
his Ministry and the other organizations involved in the
drafting, and we should supply the Omanis with all
appropriate guidance and suggestions. End comment.
GRAPPO