Saint Lucia

The object of this Act is to prescribe measures to prevent and combat trafficking in persons with particular regard to victims who are women and children, by

(a) protecting and assisting victims of trafficking, having due regard to their human rights;

(b) facilitating the efficient investigation of cases of trafficking in persons;

(c) facilitating the just and effective punishment of individuals and organizations involved in trafficking in persons;

(d) promoting cooperation between Saint Lucia and other States in order to prevent and suppress trafficking in persons and to punish offenders.

Article 288 establishes the duration of maternity leave of no less than thirteen (13) weeks, comprised of (a) at least six (6) weeks before confinement and (b) at least six (6) weeks after confinement unless the employee chooses to return to work before that time. An employee shall not be obliged to return to work before the expiration of the period of her maternity leave but she may choose to return to work with full pay at anytime before the expiration of three months.

This Act defines Domestic Violence and the potential sentences of these crimes.