Solicitud directa (CEACR) - Adopción: 2001, Publicación: 90ª reunión CIT (2002)

The Committee notes the Government’s report.

The Committee had noted in its previous reports that Decree No. 70-152 of 23 May 1970 respecting the organization and functioning of prison establishments, and Decree No. 70-153 of 23 May 1970 issuing the internal rules of these establishments, contained provisions providing for the possibility of hiring prison labour to private individuals and had requested the Government to bring the legislation into conformity with the Convention.

The Committee notes that Decree No. 70-152 was repealed by Decree No. 98-078 respecting the organization and functioning of prison establishments and reintegration.

In its report, the Government states that it intends to amend Decree No. 70 153. The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary measures in the very near future.