Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) - Fiji (Ratification: 1974)

1. The Committee has noted the General Orders for the Civil Service of Fiji, a copy of which was provided by the Government with its report for the period ending June 1991 and in particular Order No. 221 governing resignation of officers in the civil service.

2. In its previous comments the Committee requested the Government to supply information on any customary law requiring persons to engage in certain circumstances in the cultivation of land or in the service of authorities or the community. The Committee notes the Fijian Affairs Act, Cap 120 and the Native Lands Act, Cap 133, a copy of which was sent by the Government. The Committee also notes the Government's indication in its report that details of Fijian customary laws were not yet codified. The Committee hopes that the Government will be in a position to provide information in this regard with its next report as well as copies of any relevant legislation enacted in this matter.