(1) A victim of trafficking shall be legally recognized as such and shall not be penalized for any crime committed as a direct result of his or her trafficking.

(2) A victim of trafficking shall be informed in a language that he or she understands about the different stages of any proceedings, and about her/his rights and duties.

(3) A victim of trafficking shall be assisted to enable his or her views and concerns to be presented and considered at the appropriate stages of the proceedings.

(4) The institution of a criminal charge arising from acts of trafficking in persons shall not affect the rights of a victim to pursue a civil case for damages.

(5) A person instituting proceedings under this section shall be exempted from payment of any filing fees required under civil procedure laws.

(6) A victim of trafficking in persons will be accorded the available health and social services, medical care, counseling and psychological assistance, on a confidential basis and with full respect of his/her privacy, in a language she/he understands.