CMNT_TITLE

Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105) - Grenada (RATIFICATION: 1979)

Article 1(c) and (d). In its previous comments the Committee referred to sections 221 to 224 and 225(1)(b), (c) and (e) of the 1894 United Kingdom Merchant Shipping Act under which certain breaches of labour discipline by seamen not endangering the ship or the life or health of persons may be punished with imprisonment (involving an obligation to perform labour) and deserting seamen may be forcibly returned to their ship to perform their duties.

The Committee notes the Government's information in its report that the Draft Merchant Shipping Act dealing with Grenadian ships and vessels which was introduced in Parliament has not been proceeded in view of current efforts to codify a regional Merchant Shipping Code.

Noting also the Government's indication that efforts will be made to have the incompatible sections removed from any new legislation, the Committee hopes that the Government will report on progress made to amend or repeal the provisions in question.