(1) The Ministers responsible for Home Affairs and shall, in cooperation and after consultation with non-governmental organizations and international organizations, develop plans for the safe return of victims of trafficking in persons, to Saint Lucia or lawful residency.
(2) Plans to develop under subsection (1) must take due account that a victim of trafficking may elect to apply for citizenship or permanent residency of Saint Lucia, or remain in Saint Lucia during the criminal proceedings against the traffickers.