Observación (CEACR) - Adopción: 1996, Publicación: 85ª reunión CIT (1997)

Convenio sobre la edad mínima, 1973 (núm. 138) - Honduras (Ratificación : 1980)

The Committee notes the ample information supplied in response to its general observation. It notes that reference is made to various statutory provisions from the Constitution of the Republic to decrees to the Social Security Act. As regards the draft Bills to reform the Labour Code and for the Childhood Code, the Committee is making comments in its direct request. It also notes with interest that the information supplied includes statistical data on the economically active starting from the age-group of 12-15, and also the numbers of permits granted to minors since June 1995. The Committee encourages the Government to continue to compile such data and to supply it together with further information on any measures taken or envisaged accordingly with regard to the application of the Convention.