Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

Labour Inspection (Agriculture) Convention, 1969 (No. 129) - Colombia (Ratification: 1976)

With reference to its observation, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the following issue.

Physical security of labour inspectors during inspections in agricultural undertakings. The Committee notes that, in reply to its request for information on any measure taken or envisaged to ensure the physical security of labour inspectors in agriculture, the Government indicates that, in accordance with national law, labour inspectors can request to be escorted by the police when carrying out their duties. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide a copy of the relevant legal text as well as further details on the manner in which labour inspectors can have recourse to the police in the event of threats or aggression by employers opposing inspection. It also requests the Government to provide examples of cases in which labour inspectors have been exposed to violence in practice and the protection provided.