Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes with interest the information provided by the Government in its first and second reports on the application of the Convention.

Article 1(a) of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to supply copies of legislation governing the press and other media, so that the Committee can ascertain their conformity with the Convention. It would be grateful if the Government would supply a full updated text of the Criminal Code.

Article 1(c). The Committee requests the Government to indicate any provisions governing disciplinary measures applicable to civil servants and supply copies thereof. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate any sanctions applicable to seafarers for various breaches of labour discipline, such as desertion, absence without leave or disobedience, and supply copies of relevant texts.