Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) - Zambia (Ratification: 1964)

1. The Committee asked the Government to provide the statutory instruments issued under section 12, subsection 1, of the Defence Act; it notes the texts (No. 127 of 1960, No. 217 of 1965 and No. 102 of 1988) provided by the Government.

The Committee also requested the Government to provide information on the practical application of the National Service Act and any statutory instruments issued under section 7, subsection 2, and section 9 of the Act. It also requested information on any measures taken or contemplated in relation to national service, particularly in the light of the Special Youth Schemes Recommendation, 1970 (No. 136).

The Committee notes from the Government's report that contacts are being pursued with the ministries concerned to secure the information requested. It hopes that the Government will communicate this information with its next report.

2. The Committee notes that pursuant to Act No. 22 of 1991 (second schedule) schemes for the encouragement of and participation in community development may be prepared and administered by a council. The Committee asks the Government to supply information on any such schemes adopted, including a copy of any legal texts establishing such schemes.

Furthermore, the Committee asks the Government to provide information on the application of article 14(3)(e) of the Constitution of 1991 and on any provisions adopted to establish the obligation to work as part of normal communal obligations.