Solicitud directa (CEACR) - Adopción: 2010, Publicación: 100ª reunión CIT (2011)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its latest report, which indicates that there have been no revisions or amendments to relevant legislation during the reporting period, and that national law continues to prohibit the employment of any female in underground work. The Committee also notes the information indicating the measures taken to investigate and penalize any illegal labour activities involving female workers. The Committee welcomes the intention by the Government to carry out further studies on the feasibility of ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176). The Committee recalls that, according to established practice, the Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935 (No. 45), will be next open to denunciation during a one-year period from 30 May 2017 to 30 May 2018. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any decision taken in this regard.