LME3701
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 11 JUNE 2025
, LME3701 Assignment 3 – FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL (Comparative Approach)
Due Date: 11 June 2025
Student Name:
Module Code: LME3701
Semester: 1, 2025
1. Research Title
A Comparative Study of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation in South Africa and
Kenya: Safeguarding the Constitutional Rights of Child Victims
2. Introduction and Background
Human trafficking remains one of the most serious human rights violations globally, with
children and women often being the most affected. A growing number of adults seen
begging with children at intersections in cities has raised concern about the possible
trafficking and exploitation of minors for financial gain. Both South Africa and Kenya
face ongoing challenges in addressing this issue effectively. While South Africa
operates under a constitutional democracy and Kenya is actively reforming its legal
systems, both countries continue to struggle with enforcement and protection
mechanisms for vulnerable children. This research investigates the legal strategies
these countries have adopted to tackle child trafficking and assesses the extent to
which their legal frameworks uphold and protect the constitutional and human rights of
young victims. The goal is to critically evaluate existing measures and highlight areas
that require legal or policy reform to enhance victim protection and reduce the
prevalence of child trafficking.
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 11 JUNE 2025
, LME3701 Assignment 3 – FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL (Comparative Approach)
Due Date: 11 June 2025
Student Name:
Module Code: LME3701
Semester: 1, 2025
1. Research Title
A Comparative Study of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation in South Africa and
Kenya: Safeguarding the Constitutional Rights of Child Victims
2. Introduction and Background
Human trafficking remains one of the most serious human rights violations globally, with
children and women often being the most affected. A growing number of adults seen
begging with children at intersections in cities has raised concern about the possible
trafficking and exploitation of minors for financial gain. Both South Africa and Kenya
face ongoing challenges in addressing this issue effectively. While South Africa
operates under a constitutional democracy and Kenya is actively reforming its legal
systems, both countries continue to struggle with enforcement and protection
mechanisms for vulnerable children. This research investigates the legal strategies
these countries have adopted to tackle child trafficking and assesses the extent to
which their legal frameworks uphold and protect the constitutional and human rights of
young victims. The goal is to critically evaluate existing measures and highlight areas
that require legal or policy reform to enhance victim protection and reduce the
prevalence of child trafficking.
