Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) - Saint Lucia (Ratification: 1980)

The Committee notes the Government’s report.

Article 1(1) and Article 2(1) and (2)(c) of the Convention. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted the Government’s indication that the prison legislation was to be revised and the Government’s intention to bring it into greater conformity with the Convention. The Government reiterates in its report that the revised legislation is still in its draft form and a copy will be submitted to the ILO, as soon as it is enacted.

The Committee notes this information and again expresses the hope that, when the prison legislation is amended, statutory effect will be given to the principle that prison labour may not be hired to or placed at the disposal of private individuals, companies or associations. It requests the Government to supply a copy of the revised legislation, as soon as it is adopted.