Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) - Libya (Ratification: 1975)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2024, published 113rd ILC session (2025)

Article 1 of the Convention. National policy and application of the Convention in practice. The Committee notes, according to the UNICEF Libya Country Programme 2023–25, that despite some achievements toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Libya has been affected by political fragmentation, the recurrence of security incidents and, therefore, slow reforms, gaps in sectoral policies, the absence of a comprehensive national development plan and significant data gaps for child-related Sustainable Goal indicators. Approximately 271,000 children in Libya need humanitarian child protection and 36 per cent of children aged 0 to 17 years are living in poverty in all its dimensions. According to the 2023 annual report, UNICEF has achieved notable progress in the country, including through the strengthening of education, and the provision of aid for child protection, including to the country’s migrant, refugee and displaced children. UNICEF has also contributed to the development of the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS), aligning it with the sustainable development goals and international child rights frameworks. The Committee further notes, according to a UNICEF press release of 25 June 2023, that UNICEF, in partnership with the Bureau of Statistics and Census (BSC) is to conduct the first Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) in Libya to gather essential data on the overall situation of children. The Committee expresses the hope that the MICS will be undertaken and completed in the near future and that it will contain updated information on the nature, extent and trends of child labour in the country. It requests the Government to provide information on the progress made in this regard and on the results achieved in its next report. Moreover, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the impact of the measures taken in the framework of the UNICEF Libya Country Programme on the progressive elimination of child labour in the country.

Article 2(2). Raising the minimum age for admission to employment or work. The Committee notes that, at the time of ratification of the Convention, the Government specified a minimum age for admission to employment or work of 15 years. The Committee observes the Government’s reference to section 27 of the Labour Relations Law No. 12 of 2010, which provides that no one under the age of eighteen may engage in any type of work, but that juveniles may be allowed to work in vocational education or training upon completing sixteen years, provided their health, safety, and morals are maintained. The Committee recalls that, under Article 2(2) of the Convention, any Member having ratified this Convention may subsequently notify the Director-General of the International Labour Office, by a new declaration, that it has raised the minimum age that it had previously specified. Accordingly, the Committee requests the Government to consider sending to the Office a declaration specifying that it has raised the minimum age for admission to employment or work to 16 years.

Article 9(1) Penalties and labour inspection. The Committee notes that, according to section 4 of the Labour Relations Law No. 12, 2010, the Law applies to all labour relations in the country, whether regulatory, contractual or by participation, whether the remuneration for labour is a share of the revenue of the economic activity or a monetary sum, except for workers whose status is regulated by special laws or regulations, as well as those engaged in family activities (spouses, parents, and children). Under section 121, any person who violates section 27 is punishable by a fine ranging from 500 to 1,000 Libyan dinars. Moreover, under the provisions of chapter 5 of the Law (sections 110 and following), the labour inspectors are in charge of the monitoring of the implementation of the law. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the number and nature of the infringements identified by the labour inspectorate in relation to the employment of minors under the age of 16, or under the age of 18 in hazardous work, and in all sectors, including in the informal economy. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on violations identified and penalties imposed and collected in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

Article 2, paragraph 1, of the Convention. Scope of application. The Committee had previously noted the Government’s statement that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. It had noted, however, that section 1 of the Labour Code stipulates that, the provisions of the Code apply "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment". The Committee had asked the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of self-employed persons of less than 15 years of age. The Committee notes the Government’s information that, with regard to children who are self-employed, section 15 of the executive regulations putting into effect Act. No. 21 of 2001, specifies the conditions for undertaking individual economic activities. In particular, the person asking for the permit to carry out an individual economic activity should have attained 18 years of age. The Committee takes due note of this information.

Article 3, paragraph 2. Determination of types of hazardous work. The Committee had previously noted that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the promotion of freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities, which would prejudice their morals or health. It had also noted that the Order by the Ministry of Labour of 18 October 1973 lists hazardous occupations in which it is forbidden to employ persons under 18 years of age, but it does not include occupations likely to jeopardize the morals of children. It had accordingly asked the Government to indicate whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children. The Committee notes the Government’s statement in this regard that the Penal Code (and amendments made thereto by virtue of Act No. 48 of 1956) includes provisions to protect children from degrading work to which they are exposed and which threaten their morals. The penalties are doubled if violations of such provisions (such as abduction or incitement to prostitution) are committed against girls between 14 and 18 years of age. The Committee takes note of this information.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no reply to previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Article 2, paragraph 1, of the Convention. Minimum age for admission to employment or work. The Committee had noted the Government’s earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code apply "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asked the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of self-employed persons of less than 15 years of age.

The Committee noted that in its last report the Government referred to a new draft Labour and Employment Code which will amend article 1 of the present Code in order to extend the provision of the minimum age to all kinds of work and employment, and not only to "work performed under a contract of employment". The Committee again requests the Government to supply a copy of the new Labour Code, once it has been adopted.

Article 3, paragraph 2. Determination of types of hazardous work. With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee noted that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the promotion of freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health.

The Committee noted that the Order by the Ministry of Labour of 18 October 1973 lists hazardous occupations in which it is forbidden to employ persons under 18 years of age, but this list does not include occupations likely to jeopardize the morals of children. Therefore, the Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children.

The Committee again trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee noted that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the promotion of freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health.

The Committee noted that the Order by the Ministry of Labour of 18 October 1973 lists hazardous occupations in which it is forbidden to employ persons under 18 years of age, but this list does not include occupations likely to jeopardize the morals of children. Therefore, the Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee had noted the Government’s earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code apply "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asked the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account.

The Committee noted that in its last report the Government referred to a new draft Labour and Employment Code which will amend article 1 of the present Code in order to extend the provision of the minimum age to all kinds of work and employment, and not only to "work performed under a contract of employment". The Committee again requests the Government to supply a copy of the new Labour Code, once it has been adopted.

The Committee again trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request:

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee noted that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the promotion of freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health.

The Committee noted that the Order by the Ministry of Labour of 18 October 1973 lists hazardous occupations in which it is forbidden to employ persons under 18 years of age, but this list does not include occupations likely to jeopardize the morals of children. Therefore, the Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the moral of children.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee had noted the Government’s earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code apply "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asked the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account.

The Committee noted that in its last report the Government referred to a new draft Labour and Employment Code which will amend article 1 of the present Code in order to extend the provision of the minimum age to all kinds of work and employment, and not only to "work performed under a contract of employment". The Committee again requests the Government to supply a copy of the new Labour Code, once it has been adopted.

The Committee again trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee noted that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the promotion of freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health.

The Committee noted that the Order by the Ministry of Labour of 18 October 1973 lists hazardous occupations in which it is forbidden to employ persons under 18 years of age, but this list does not include occupations likely to jeopardize the morals of children. Therefore, the Committee requests the Government to indicate whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the moral of children.

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report contains no reply to its previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on this matter.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee noted the Government’s earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code apply "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asked the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account.

The Committee notes that in its last report the Government referred to a new draft Labour and Employment Code which will amend article 1 of the present Code in order to extend the provision of the minimum age to all kinds of work and employment, and not only to "work performed under a contract of employment". The Committee requests the Government to supply a copy of the new Labour Code, once it has been adopted.

The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report contains no reply to previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee notes that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the Promotion of Freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health. The Committee requests the Government to indicate what is the definition of "children" in this provision and whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children for the purpose of this section of the Act.

Article 2, paragraph 1.  The Committee noted the Government’s earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code applies "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asks the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

The Committee also noted that section 1(a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. In the absence of the reply of the Government, the Committee again requests it to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Part V of the report form.  The Committee further requests the Government to supply the information required by Part V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice.

The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee notes that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the Promotion of Freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health. The Committee requests the Government to indicate what is the definition of "children" in this provision and whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children for the purpose of this section of the Act.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee noted the Government's earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code applies "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asks the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

The Committee also noted that section 1(a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. In the absence of the reply of the Government, the Committee again requests it to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Part V of the report form. The Committee further requests the Government to supply the information required by Part V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice.

The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee notes that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the Promotion of Freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health. The Committee requests the Government to indicate what is the definition of "children" in this provision and whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children for the purpose of this section of the Act.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee noted the Government's earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code applies "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asks the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

The Committee also noted that section 1(a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. In the absence of the reply of the Government, the Committee again requests it to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Point V of the report form. The Committee further requests the Government to supply the information required by point V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice.

The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee notes that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the Promotion of Freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health. The Committee requests the Government to indicate what is the definition of "children" in this provision and whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children for the purpose of this section of the Act.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee noted the Government's earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code applies "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asks the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

The Committee also noted that section 1(a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. In the absence of the reply of the Government, the Committee again requests it to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Point V of the report form. The Committee further requests the Government to supply the information required by point V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice.

The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

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

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:

With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee notes that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the Promotion of Freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health. The Committee requests the Government to indicate what is the definition of "children" in this provision and whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children for the purpose of this section of the Act.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee noted the Government's earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code applies "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asks the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

The Committee also noted that section 1(a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. In the absence of the reply of the Government, the Committee again requests it to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Point V of the report form. The Committee further requests the Government to supply the information required by point V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice.

The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

1. With reference to its previous comments on Article 3 of the Convention, the Committee notes with interest that section 29 of Act No. 20 of 1991 on the Promotion of Freedom prohibits the engagement of children in work not adapted to their capacities which would prejudice their morals or health. The Committee requests the Government to indicate what is the definition of "children" in this provision and whether any laws or regulations have determined the jobs that would be prejudicial to the morals of children for the purpose of this section of the Act.

2. The Committee notes that the report contains no information in reply to the following questions raised in its previous direct request and again asks the Government to supply information on them.

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee noted the Government's earlier reply to its comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code applies "to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee asks the Government to indicate the laws or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

The Committee also noted that section 1(a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. In the absence of the reply of the Government, the Committee again requests it to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Point V of the report form. The Committee further requests the Government to supply the information required by point V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice.

The Committee trusts that the Government will not fail to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

Article 3 of the Convention. With reference to its previous comments on this provision, the Committee notes the recommendation made by a committee responsible for examining international labour Conventions and Recommendations, proposing the amendment of section 92 of the Labour Code so that it is expressly provided that the age of admission to ordinary work is 15 years and that the minimum age for dangerous work is 18 years. The Committee wishes to draw the Government's attention to the fact that section 92 of the Labour Code already provides that a Ministry of Labour Order shall determine the work and branches of economic activity in which young people of under 18 years may not be employed; the jobs and branches of economic activity are defined in the Order of 18 October 1972, which does not include any job or activity likely to jeopardise morals. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to establish a minimum age of 18 years for certain jobs which might be prejudicial to the morals of young people. The Committee hopes that the next report will contain information on this subject.

2. The Committee notes that the report contains no information in reply to the following questions which it already raised in its previous direct request:

Article 2, paragraph 1. The Committee notes the Government's statement in reply to its previous comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and to self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code stipulates that the provisions of the Code "shall apply to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate in its next report the legal provisions or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

The Committee indicated that section 1 (a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. Since the Government has provided no information on this point in its last report, the Committee again requests it to indicate in its next report the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Point V of the report form. The Committee notes the Government's assurances that it will supply in the near future the information required by Point V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice. It hopes that this information will be contained in the next report.

The Committee trusts that the Government will be able to provide the information requested on these points.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1989, published 76th ILC session (1989)

1. Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee notes, from the Government's reply to its previous direct request, that a recommendation has been made to the competent authorities to amend section 92 of the Labour Code so as to provide clearly that the minimum age for admission to normal work is 15 years and the minimum age for dangerous work 18 years. The Committee would point out that section 92 of the Labour Code already provides that an order of the Ministry of Labour shall determine the jobs and branches of economic activity in which it shall be prohibited to occupy young persons under 18 years of age; such jobs and branches of economic activity are defined in the Order of 18 October 1972, which nevertheless do not include any job or activity likely to jeopardise morality. In its previous comments, the Committee had requested the Government to consider fixing a minimum age of 18 years also for certain jobs which may be prejudicial to the morals of young persons. The Committee hopes that the next report will contain information in this regard.

2. The Committee notes that the report does not contain any information in reply to the following points, which were raised in its previous direct request:

Article 2, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

- The Committee notes the Government's statement in reply to its previous comments that section 92 of the Labour Code also applies to the various types of work performed outside an employment relationship and self-employed young persons. Since section 1 of the Code provides that the provisions of the Code "shall apply to all persons who are employed under a contract of employment", the Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate in its next report the legal provisions or regulations which prohibit the work of young persons of less than 15 years of age on their own account, or to supply the text of any administrative circular or court judgement interpreting section 92 of the Labour Code in the manner mentioned by the Government.

- The Committee had indicated that section 1(a) to (e) of the Labour Code excludes from its scope certain categories of workers which are covered by the Convention, and requested the Government to take the necessary steps to provide them with the protection required by the Convention. Since the Government has not provided any information on this point in its last report, the Committee again requests it to indicate in its next report the measures taken or envisaged to apply the legislative provision on minimum age to those categories of workers.

Point V of the report form. The Committee notes the Government's assurances that it will supply in the near future the information required by point V of the report form on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice. It hopes that this information will be contained in the next report.

The Committee trusts that the next report will contain the information requested.