Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 97) - Cyprus (Ratification: 1960)

The Committee takes note of the information provided in the Government's report.

Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance has pursued the preparation and discussion with employers' and workers' organizations, within the framework of the Labour Advisory Boards, of a draft law on the establishment and operation of private employment agencies. The aim of the draft law is to strengthen further the existing measures towards the protection of migrant workers. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on any developments in this respect.

Point V of the report form. The Committee notes the information and statistical data supplied in the Government's report. It asks the Government to continue to provide general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied (e.g., extracts from labour inspection reports, information on practical difficulties in the application of the Convention, etc.), in accordance with point V of the report form.