Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) - Solomon Islands (RATIFICATION: 1985)

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. Trafficking in persons. The Committee previously noted the adoption of the 2012 Immigration Act (Act No. 3), which contains specific provisions on trafficking in persons (section 76 provides for the offence of trafficking in persons and section 78 provides for the offence of exploiting a trafficked person), as well as the establishment of the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking. It requested the Government to provide information on the application of the Act as regards trafficking in persons and on the legal proceedings instituted against the perpetrators of such practice. The Committee notes the Government’s indication in its report that, between 2018 and 2019, the Transnational Crime Unit identified six victims of trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation. However, in various cases, the alleged traffickers were acquitted by the court, or investigators were reportedly unable to gather enough evidence to initiate a prosecution. The Committee also notes that, according to a press release published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in August 2019, the Government revealed intention to develop a National Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling. The Committee encourages the Government to intensify its efforts to strengthen the capacities and resources of the law enforcement bodies, such as the Transnational Crime Unit, with a view to ensuring better identification of situations of trafficking in persons, both for labour and sexual exploitation, and proper investigations that could lead to judicial proceedings. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in this respect, including data on the number of investigations, prosecutions and the number of cases that have resulted in acquittals or convictions. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether a national action plan to combat trafficking in persons has been adopted and to communicate more detailed information on the measures taken to prevent trafficking in persons, including through awareness-raising campaigns, and to provide protection and assistance to victims.

Article 2(2)(a). Exceptions to forced labour. Military service. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that article 6(3)(c) of Chapter II of the Constitution excludes from the definition of forced labour any labour required of a member of a disciplined force in pursuance of their duties. The same provision also excludes from the definition of forced labour any labour that conscientious objectors are required by law to perform in the place of military service. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether citizens are under the obligation to undertake military service and, if so, to provide information on the relevant regulation. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether there are cases of conscientious objectors to military service who have been required to perform an alternative service, providing information on the modalities of such service and on the type of work undertaken.

Article 2(2)(c). Prison labour. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that article 6(3)(b) of Chapter II of the Constitution also excludes from the definition of forced labour any labour exacted by lawfully detained persons that, though not required in consequence of the sentence or order of a court, is reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained. The Committee notes that section 60(1) of the 2007 Correctional Service Act provides that all convicted prisoners may be required to undertake work, within or outside a correctional centre, as prescribed by regulations or in accordance with Commissioners’ orders, provided that consideration is given to the need to provide meaningful rehabilitation of prisoners, with an emphasis on vocational training. The working time of prisoners is limited to eight hours per day and six days per week. According to the Act, further regulations may prescribe prisoners’ entitlements to payment for work and regulate the establishment of correctional centre enterprises. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of section 60 of the 2007 Correctional Service Act, indicating whether prisoners may undertake work for private entities, either within correctional service enterprises or outside the prison premises. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether any regulation for the operations of correctional centre enterprises has been adopted and if so to provide information in this regard.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced labour. The Committee previously noted that the 2012 Immigration Act (sections 76 to 78) establishes sanctions for perpetrators of trafficking in persons with imprisonment of up to five years, or a fine, or both depending on the seriousness of the offence. The Committee notes the adoption of the Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act No. 3 of 2016 which updates a number of sexual offences and introduces new offences such as internal people trafficking. According to section 141(3) of the amended Penal Code, any person who procures or attempts to procure any person to provide commercial sexual services by threatening or intimidating the victim, making false representations or administering or providing an intoxicating drug to the victim shall be sanctioned with up to five years’ imprisonment. Section 145 prescribes a penalty of up to 20 years for engaging in internal people trafficking by one or more of the following means: threats, use of force or other coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or of a position of trust, and giving or receiving payments or benefits to obtain the consent of a person who has control over another person. According to the Penal Code, internal people trafficking covers the acts of recruiting, transporting, harbouring or receiving another person within Solomon Islands for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation includes all forms of sexual exploitation (including sexual servitude), forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery and servitude.

The Committee recalls that according to Article 25 of the Convention, penalties imposed by the law for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour must be adequate and strictly enforced. Furthermore, in its 2007 General Survey, the Committee stresses that penalties, such as fines and/or short-term imprisonment for the exaction of forced labour cannot be considered effective, given the seriousness of the offence and the dissuasive effect that penalties should have (2007 General Survey on the eradication of forced labour, paragraph 137). In this regard, the Committee requests the Government to provide statistical data on the application of sections 76 and 78 of the 2012 Immigration Act, as regards sanctions imposed on the perpetrators of trafficking in persons, for both sexual and labour exploitation, as well as on the application of the new provisions of the Penal Code criminalizing forced prostitution and internal people trafficking (sections 141(3) and 145). The Committee also requests the Government to provide information on any other legal provision providing for penal sanctions for the exaction of practices of forced labour that do not amount to or constitute trafficking in persons.

CMNT_TITLE

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. Trafficking in persons. The Committee previously noted the adoption of the 2012 Immigration Act (Act No. 3), which contains specific provisions on trafficking in persons (section 76 provides for the offence of trafficking in persons and section 78 provides for the offence of exploiting a trafficked person), as well as the establishment of the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking. It requested the Government to provide information on the application of the Act as regards trafficking in persons and on the legal proceedings instituted against the perpetrators of such practice. The Committee notes the Government’s indication in its report that, between 2018 and 2019, the Transnational Crime Unit identified six victims of trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation. However, in various cases, the alleged traffickers were acquitted by the court, or investigators were reportedly unable to gather enough evidence to initiate a prosecution. The Committee also notes that, according to a press release published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in August 2019, the Government revealed intention to develop a National Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling. The Committee encourages the Government to intensify its efforts to strengthen the capacities and resources of the law enforcement bodies, such as the Transnational Crime Unit, with a view to ensuring better identification of situations of trafficking in persons, both for labour and sexual exploitation, and proper investigations that could lead to judicial proceedings. The Committee requests the Government to provide information in this respect, including data on the number of investigations, prosecutions and the number of cases that have resulted in acquittals or convictions. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether a national action plan to combat trafficking in persons has been adopted and to communicate more detailed information on the measures taken to prevent trafficking in persons, including through awareness-raising campaigns, and to provide protection and assistance to victims.

Article 2(2)(a). Exceptions to forced labour. Military service. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that article 6(3)(c) of Chapter II of the Constitution excludes from the definition of forced labour any labour required of a member of a disciplined force in pursuance of their duties. The same provision also excludes from the definition of forced labour any labour that conscientious objectors are required by law to perform in the place of military service. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether citizens are under the obligation to undertake military service and, if so, to provide information on the relevant regulation. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether there are cases of conscientious objectors to military service who have been required to perform an alternative service, providing information on the modalities of such service and on the type of work undertaken.

Article 2(2)(c). Prison labour. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that article 6(3)(b) of Chapter II of the Constitution also excludes from the definition of forced labour any labour exacted by lawfully detained persons that, though not required in consequence of the sentence or order of a court, is reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained. The Committee notes that section 60(1) of the 2007 Correctional Service Act provides that all convicted prisoners may be required to undertake work, within or outside a correctional centre, as prescribed by regulations or in accordance with Commissioners’ orders, provided that consideration is given to the need to provide meaningful rehabilitation of prisoners, with an emphasis on vocational training. The working time of prisoners is limited to eight hours per day and six days per week. According to the Act, further regulations may prescribe prisoners’ entitlements to payment for work and regulate the establishment of correctional centre enterprises. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of section 60 of the 2007 Correctional Service Act, indicating whether prisoners may undertake work for private entities, either within correctional service enterprises or outside the prison premises. The Committee also requests the Government to indicate whether any regulation for the operations of correctional centre enterprises has been adopted and if so to provide information in this regard.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced labour. The Committee previously noted that the 2012 Immigration Act (sections 76 to 78) establishes sanctions for perpetrators of trafficking in persons with imprisonment of up to five years, or a fine, or both depending on the seriousness of the offence. The Committee notes the adoption of the Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act No. 3 of 2016 which updates a number of sexual offences and introduces new offences such as internal people trafficking. According to section 141(3) of the amended Penal Code, any person who procures or attempts to procure any person to provide commercial sexual services by threatening or intimidating the victim, making false representations or administering or providing an intoxicating drug to the victim shall be sanctioned with up to five years’ imprisonment. Section 145 prescribes a penalty of up to 20 years for engaging in internal people trafficking by one or more of the following means: threats, use of force or other coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or of a position of trust, and giving or receiving payments or benefits to obtain the consent of a person who has control over another person. According to the Penal Code, internal people trafficking covers the acts of recruiting, transporting, harbouring or receiving another person within Solomon Islands for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation includes all forms of sexual exploitation (including sexual servitude), forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery and servitude.

The Committee recalls that according to Article 25 of the Convention, penalties imposed by the law for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour must be adequate and strictly enforced. Furthermore, in its 2007 General Survey, the Committee stresses that penalties, such as fines and/or short-term imprisonment for the exaction of forced labour cannot be considered effective, given the seriousness of the offence and the dissuasive effect that penalties should have (2007 General Survey on the eradication of forced labour, paragraph 137). In this regard, the Committee requests the Government to provide statistical data on the application of sections 76 and 78 of the 2012 Immigration Act, as regards sanctions imposed on the perpetrators of trafficking in persons, for both sexual and labour exploitation, as well as on the application of the new provisions of the Penal Code criminalizing forced prostitution and internal people trafficking (sections 141(3) and 145). The Committee also requests the Government to provide information on any other legal provision providing for penal sanctions for the exaction of practices of forced labour that do not amount to or constitute trafficking in persons.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. 1. Trafficking in persons. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufacturers (ASIM), the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), regarding certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands, as well as some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. It requested the Government to provide its comments on the matters raised. The Committee also noted the Government’s statement that in the framework of the current labour law review special consideration would be given to adopting measures to combat effectively trafficking in persons.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that measures have been taken to combat trafficking in persons by establishing the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking. The Committee also duly notes that section 76(1-2) of Immigration Act No. 3 of 2012, provides for a precise definition of what constitutes trafficking in persons, and makes this crime punishable with imprisonment for five years, or a fine, or both, depending on the degree of the seriousness of the offence. Moreover, section 81 of the Act exempts trafficked persons from prosecution. The Government also indicates that so far no penal proceedings have been instigated with regard to perpetrators of trafficking.

In this regard, the Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the abovementioned provisions on trafficking in persons, in practice, supplying, once available, statistical data on the legal proceedings which have been instituted against perpetrators, as well as the penalties imposed.

2. Exceptions to forced labour. Over a number of years, the Committee has been requesting the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is an absence of relevant legislation on the abovementioned subjects, which are still to be regulated. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in future reports, information on any developments in this regard.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that certain reforms will consider penalties, along the context of human trafficking laws about to be enforced. The Committee hopes that, in the framework of such legislative reforms, the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the adoption of provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report contains no reply to its previous comments. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments initially made in 2013.

Repetition

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. 1. Trafficking in persons. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufacturers (ASIM), the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), regarding certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands, as well as some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. It requested the Government to provide its comments on the matters raised. The Committee also noted the Government’s statement that in the framework of the current labour law review special consideration would be given to adopting measures to combat effectively trafficking in persons.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that measures have been taken to combat trafficking in persons by establishing the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking. The Committee also duly notes that section 76(1-2) of Immigration Act No. 3 of 2012, provides for a precise definition of what constitutes trafficking in persons, and makes this crime punishable with imprisonment for five years, or a fine, or both, depending on the degree of the seriousness of the offence. Moreover, section 81 of the Act exempts trafficked persons from prosecution. The Government also indicates that so far no penal proceedings have been instigated with regard to perpetrators of trafficking.

In this regard, the Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the abovementioned provisions on trafficking in persons, in practice, supplying, once available, statistical data on the legal proceedings which have been instituted against perpetrators, as well as the penalties imposed.

2. Exceptions to forced labour. Over a number of years, the Committee has been requesting the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is an absence of relevant legislation on the abovementioned subjects, which are still to be regulated. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in future reports, information on any developments in this regard.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that certain reforms will consider penalties, along the context of human trafficking laws about to be enforced. The Committee hopes that, in the framework of such legislative reforms, the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the adoption of provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments initially made in 2013. The Committee also notes that the Government had been requested to provide information to the Committee on the Application of Standards at the 106th Session of the International Labour Conference for failure to supply reports and information on the application of ratified Conventions.

Repetition

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. 1. Trafficking in persons. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufacturers (ASIM), the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), regarding certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands, as well as some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. It requested the Government to provide its comments on the matters raised. The Committee also noted the Government’s statement that in the framework of the current labour law review special consideration would be given to adopting measures to combat effectively trafficking in persons.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that measures have been taken to combat trafficking in persons by establishing the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking. The Committee also duly notes that section 76(1-2) of Immigration Act No. 3 of 2012, provides for a precise definition of what constitutes trafficking in persons, and makes this crime punishable with imprisonment for five years, or a fine, or both, depending on the degree of the seriousness of the offence. Moreover, section 81 of the Act exempts trafficked persons from prosecution. The Government also indicates that so far no penal proceedings have been instigated with regard to perpetrators of trafficking.

In this regard, the Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the abovementioned provisions on trafficking in persons, in practice, supplying, once available, statistical data on the legal proceedings which have been instituted against perpetrators, as well as the penalties imposed.

2. Exceptions to forced labour. Over a number of years, the Committee has been requesting the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is an absence of relevant legislation on the abovementioned subjects, which are still to be regulated. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in future reports, information on any developments in this regard.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that certain reforms will consider penalties, along the context of human trafficking laws about to be enforced. The Committee hopes that, in the framework of such legislative reforms, the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the adoption of provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. 1. Trafficking in persons. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufacturers (ASIM), the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), regarding certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands, as well as some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. It requested the Government to provide its comments on the matters raised. The Committee also noted the Government’s statement that in the framework of the current labour law review special consideration would be given to adopting measures to combat effectively trafficking in persons.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that measures have been taken to combat trafficking in persons by establishing the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking. The Committee also duly notes that section 76(1-2) of Immigration Act No. 3 of 2012, provides for a precise definition of what constitutes trafficking in persons, and makes this crime punishable with imprisonment for five years, or a fine, or both, depending on the degree of the seriousness of the offence. Moreover, section 81 of the Act exempts trafficked persons from prosecution. The Government also indicates that so far no penal proceedings have been instigated with regard to perpetrators of trafficking.

In this regard, the Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the abovementioned provisions on trafficking in persons, in practice, supplying, once available, statistical data on the legal proceedings which have been instituted against perpetrators, as well as the penalties imposed.

2. Exceptions to forced labour. Over a number of years, the Committee has been requesting the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is an absence of relevant legislation on the abovementioned subjects, which are still to be regulated. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in future reports, information on any developments in this regard.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that certain reforms will consider penalties, along the context of human trafficking laws about to be enforced. The Committee hopes that, in the framework of such legislative reforms, the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the adoption of provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. 1. Trafficking in persons. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufacturers (ASIM), the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), regarding certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands, as well as some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. It requested the Government to provide its comments on the matters raised. The Committee also noted the Government’s statement that in the framework of the current labour law review special consideration would be given to adopting measures to combat effectively trafficking in persons.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that measures have been taken to combat trafficking in persons by establishing the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking. The Committee also duly notes that section 76(1-2) of Immigration Act No. 3 of 2012, provides for a precise definition of what constitutes trafficking in persons, and makes this crime punishable with imprisonment for five years, or a fine, or both, depending on the degree of the seriousness of the offence. Moreover, section 81 of the Act exempts trafficked persons from prosecution. The Government also indicates that so far no penal proceedings have been instigated with regard to perpetrators of trafficking.

In this regard, the Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the application of the abovementioned provisions on trafficking in persons, in practice, supplying, once available, statistical data on the legal proceedings which have been instituted against perpetrators, as well as the penalties imposed.

2. Exceptions to forced labour. Over a number of years, the Committee has been requesting the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that there is an absence of relevant legislation on the abovementioned subjects, which are still to be regulated. The Committee requests the Government to provide, in future reports, information on any developments in this regard.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication that certain reforms will consider penalties, along the context of human trafficking laws about to be enforced. The Committee hopes that, in the framework of such legislative reforms, the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the adoption of provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. 1. Trafficking in persons. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufactures (ASIM), the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), regarding certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands, as well as some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. It requested the Government to provide its comments on the matters raised.

The Committee notes the Government’s statement in its report that in the framework of the current labour law review exercise being carried out in consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations, and with the technical support of the ILO, special consideration will be given to adopting measures to combat effectively the trafficking in persons for the purpose of exploitation, including the adoption of dissuasive penalties. The Government also indicates that other bodies and mechanisms were set up to monitor and combat trafficking in persons. These include the Combined Law Agency Group composed, inter alia, of the Ministry of Police and Justice and the Ministry of Finance (responsible for customs), and the Transnational Crime Unit, located in the Ministry of Police and Justice.

The Committee hopes that in the framework of the labour law revision, anti-trafficking provisions will be adopted prescribing penalties for the perpetrators of trafficking. The Committee also requests the Government to provide further information on the activities and the measures taken by the Combined Law Agency Group and the Transnational Crime Unit to combat trafficking in persons. Please provide available statistics on any penal proceedings which have been instituted against perpetrators of trafficking, including the penalties imposed.

2. Over a number of years, the Committee has been requesting the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

Noting that the Government’s report contains no information on these matters, the Committee once again expresses the firm hope that the Government will not fail to supply the information requested in its next report.

Article 25. Penalties for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour. The Committee had noted the Government’s indication that the issue of the penalties to be imposed for the exaction of forced or compulsory labour will be reviewed in the framework of the current labour law reform undertaken in association with the employers’ and workers’ organizations and the ILO. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure the adoption of provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and reiterates the hope that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) of the Convention. 1. Trafficking in persons. The Committee notes the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufactures (ASIM), communicated by the Government with its report, concerning the application of the Convention, which contains reference to certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands. It also notes the observations by the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), communicated by the Government, in which the unions refer to some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. Referring also to its 2000 general observation concerning trafficking, the Committee requests the Government to comment on the above observations by ASIM, SINTA and SFA and provide, in its next report, information on measures taken or contemplated to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons for the purpose of exploitation.

2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression “forced labour” (paragraph (3)). On numerous occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community. The Committee observes that the Government’s report contains no new information on these issues. It therefore expresses firm hope that the Government will not fail to supply the information requested in its next report.

Article 25. Penalties for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour. The Committee previously noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication in the report that the issue of the penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour will be reviewed in the framework of the current labour law reform undertaken in association with the employers’ and workers’ organizations and the ILO. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to adopt provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

Trafficking in persons. The Committee notes the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufactures (ASIM), communicated by the Government with its report, concerning the application of the Convention, which contains reference to certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands. It also notes the observations by the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), communicated by the Government, in which the unions refer to some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. Referring also to its 2000 general observation concerning trafficking, the Committee requests the Government to comment on the above observations by ASIM, SINTA and SFA and provide, in its next report, information on measures taken or contemplated to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons for the purpose of exploitation.

Articles 1 (paragraph 1), and 2 (paragraphs 1 and 2), of the Convention. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression “forced labour” (paragraph (3)). On numerous occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee observes that the Government’s report contains no new information on these issues. It therefore expresses firm hope that the Government will not fail to supply the information requested in its next report.

Article 25. Penalties for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour. The Committee previously noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication in the report that the issue of the penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour will be reviewed in the framework of the current labour law reform undertaken in association with the employers’ and workers’ organizations and the ILO. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to adopt provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

Trafficking in persons. The Committee notes the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufactures (ASIM), communicated by the Government with its report, concerning the application of the Convention, which contains reference to certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands. It also notes the observations by the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), communicated by the Government, in which the unions refer to some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. Referring also to its 2000 general observation concerning trafficking, the Committee requests the Government to comment on the above observations by ASIM, SINTA and SFA and provide, in its next report, information on measures taken or contemplated to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons for the purpose of exploitation.

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) and (2) of the Convention. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression “forced labour” (paragraph (3)). On numerous occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; and (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee observes that the Government’s report contains no new information on these issues. It therefore expresses firm hope that the Government will not fail to supply the information requested in its next report.

Article 25. Penalties for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour. The Committee previously noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication in the report that the issue of the penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour will be reviewed in the framework of the current labour law reform undertaken in association with the employers’ and workers’ organizations and the ILO. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to adopt provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

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, which read as follows:

Trafficking in persons. The Committee notes the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufactures (ASIM), communicated by the Government with its report, concerning the application of the Convention, which contains reference to certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands. It also notes the observations by the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), communicated by the Government, in which the unions refer to some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. Referring also to its 2000 general observation concerning trafficking, the Committee requests the Government to comment on the above observations by ASIM, SINTA and SFA and provide, in its next report, information on measures taken or contemplated to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons for the purpose of exploitation.

Articles 1(1) and 2(1) and (2) of the Convention. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression “forced labour” (paragraph (3)). On numerous occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee observes that the Government’s report contains no new information on these issues. It therefore expresses firm hope that the Government will not fail to supply the information requested in its next report.

Article 25. Penalties for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour. The Committee previously noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication in the report that the issue of the penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour will be reviewed in the framework of the current labour law reform undertaken in association with the employers’ and workers’ organizations and the ILO. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to adopt provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to its earlier comments. It notes, in particular, the Government’s indications concerning prison labour made in reply to the Committee’s 1998 general observation.

1. The Committee notes the observations by the Associations of Solomon Islands Manufactures (ASIM), communicated by the Government with its report, concerning the application of the Convention, which contains reference to certain forms of trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution in the Solomon Islands. It also notes the observations by the Solomon Islands National Teachers’ Association (SINTA) and the Solomon Forestry Association (SFA), communicated by the Government, in which the unions refer to some cases of forced child labour in the plantation sector, mostly within families. Referring also to its 2000 general observation concerning trafficking, the Committee requests the Government to comment on the above observations by ASIM, SINTA and SFA and provide, in its next report, information on measures taken or contemplated to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons for the purpose of exploitation.

2. Articles 1(1) and 2(1) and (2) of the Convention. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On numerous occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal civic obligations incumbent upon the members of the community.

The Committee observes that the Government’s report contains no new information on these issues. It therefore expresses firm hope that the Government will not fail to supply the information requested in its next report.

3. Article 25. Penalties for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour. The Committee previously noted that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. It requested the Government to indicate whether any legislative provisions have been adopted to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence and, more generally, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication in the report that the issue of the penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour will be reviewed in the framework of the current labour law reform undertaken in association with the employers’ and workers’ organizations and the ILO. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to adopt provisions giving effect to Article 25 of the Convention and that the Government will soon be able to report the progress made in this regard.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government for the seventh year in succession. 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:

1. The Committee noted the Government’s statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the abovementioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. Referring to the general observation on the Convention made in its report to the 87th Session of the ILC (1999), the Committee requests the Government to include in its next report information as to the present position in law and practice as regards:

(i)  whether there are prisons administered by private concerns, profit-making or otherwise;

(ii)  whether any private prison contractors deploy prisoners to work either inside or outside prison premises, either for the account of the contractor or for that of another enterprise;

(iii)  whether private parties are admitted by the prison authorities into prison premises of any kind for the purpose of engaging prisoners in employment;

(iv)  whether employment of prisoners outside prison premises, either for a public authority or for a private enterprise, is allowed;

(v)  the conditions in which employment under any of the above conditions takes place, in respect of remuneration (indicating the level and comparing it with minimum wage normally applicable to such work), benefits accruing (such as pension rights and workers’ compensation), observance of occupational safety and health legislation and other conditions of employment (e.g. through labour inspection), and how those conditions are determined;

(vi)  what the source of any remuneration is (whether from public or private funds) and for what purposes it must or may be applied (e.g. for the personal use of the prisoner or if it is subject to compulsory deductions);

(vii)  for whose benefit is the product of prisoners’ work and any surplus profit deriving from it, after deduction of overheads, and how it is disbursed;

(viii)how the consent of the prisoners concerned is guaranteed, so that it is free from the menace of any penalty, including any loss of privileges or other disadvantages following from a refusal to work.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government for the sixth year in succession. 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:

1. The Committee noted the Government’s statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the above-mentioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. Referring to the general observation on the Convention made in its report to the 87th Session of the ILC (1999), the Committee requests the Government to include in its next report information as to the present position in law and practice as regards:

(i)  whether there are prisons administered by private concerns, profit-making or otherwise;

(ii)  whether any private prison contractors deploy prisoners to work either inside or outside prison premises, either for the account of the contractor or for that of another enterprise;

(iii)  whether private parties are admitted by the prison authorities into prison premises of any kind for the purpose of engaging prisoners in employment;

(iv)  whether employment of prisoners outside prison premises, either for a public authority or for a private enterprise, is allowed;

(v)  the conditions in which employment under any of the above conditions takes place, in respect of remuneration (indicating the level and comparing it with minimum wage normally applicable to such work), benefits accruing (such as pension rights and workers’ compensation), observance of occupational safety and health legislation and other conditions of employment (e.g. through labour inspection), and how those conditions are determined;

(vi)  what the source of any remuneration is (whether from public or private funds) and for what purposes it must or may be applied (e.g. for the personal use of the prisoner or if it is subject to compulsory deductions);

(vii)for whose benefit is the product of prisoners’ work and any surplus profit deriving from it, after deduction of overheads, and how it is disbursed;

(viii)how the consent of the prisoners concerned is guaranteed, so that it is free from the menace of any penalty, including any loss of privileges or other disadvantages following from a refusal to work.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government for the fifth year in succession. 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:

1. The Committee noted the Government’s statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the above-mentioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. Referring to the general observation on the Convention made in its report to the 87th Session of the ILC (1999), the Committee requests the Government to include in its next report information as to the present position in law and practice as regards:

(i)  whether there are prisons administered by private concerns, profit-making or otherwise;

(ii)  whether any private prison contractors deploy prisoners to work either inside or outside prison premises, either for the account of the contractor or for that of another enterprise;

(iii)  whether private parties are admitted by the prison authorities into prison premises of any kind for the purpose of engaging prisoners in employment;

(iv)  whether employment of prisoners outside prison premises, either for a public authority or for a private enterprise, is allowed;

(v)  the conditions in which employment under any of the above conditions takes place, in respect of remuneration (indicating the level and comparing it with minimum wage normally applicable to such work), benefits accruing (such as pension rights and workers’ compensation), observance of occupational safety and health legislation and other conditions of employment (e.g. through labour inspection), and how those conditions are determined;

(vi)  what the source of any remuneration is (whether from public or private funds) and for what purposes it must or may be applied (e.g. for the personal use of the prisoner or if it is subject to compulsory deductions);

(vii)  for whose benefit is the product of prisoners’ work and any surplus profit deriving from it, after deduction of overheads, and how it is disbursed;

(viii)how the consent of the prisoners concerned is guaranteed, so that it is free from the menace of any penalty, including any loss of privileges or other disadvantages following from a refusal to work.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government. 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:

1. The Committee noted the Government’s statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the above-mentioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. Referring to the general observation on the Convention made in its report to the 87th Session of the ILC (1999), the Committee requests the Government to include in its next report information as to the present position in law and practice as regards:

(i)  whether there are prisons administered by private concerns, profit-making or otherwise;

(ii)  whether any private prison contractors deploy prisoners to work either inside or outside prison premises, either for the account of the contractor or for that of another enterprise;

(iii)  whether private parties are admitted by the prison authorities into prison premises of any kind for the purpose of engaging prisoners in employment;

(iv)  whether employment of prisoners outside prison premises, either for a public authority or for a private enterprise, is allowed;

(v)  the conditions in which employment under any of the above conditions takes place, in respect of remuneration (indicating the level and comparing it with minimum wage normally applicable to such work), benefits accruing (such as pension rights and workers’ compensation), observance of occupational safety and health legislation and other conditions of employment (e.g. through labour inspection), and how those conditions are determined;

(vi)  what the source of any remuneration is (whether from public or private funds) and for what purposes it must or may be applied (e.g. for the personal use of the prisoner or if it is subject to compulsory deductions);

(vii)  for whose benefit is the product of prisoners’ work and any surplus profit deriving from it, after deduction of overheads, and how it is disbursed;

(viii)how the consent of the prisoners concerned is guaranteed, so that it is free from the menace of any penalty, including any loss of privileges or other disadvantages following from a refusal to work.

CMNT_TITLE

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.

1.  The Committee noted the Government’s statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the above-mentioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

2.  In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3.  Referring to the general observation on the Convention made in its report to the 87th Session of the ILC (1999), the Committee requests the Government to include in its next report information as to the present position in law and practice as regards:

(i)  whether there are prisons administered by private concerns, profit-making or otherwise;

(ii)  whether any private prison contractors deploy prisoners to work either inside or outside prison premises, either for the account of the contractor or for that of another enterprise;

(iii)  whether private parties are admitted by the prison authorities into prison premises of any kind for the purpose of engaging prisoners in employment;

(iv)  whether employment of prisoners outside prison premises, either for a public authority or for a private enterprise, is allowed;

(v)  the conditions in which employment under any of the above conditions takes place, in respect of remuneration (indicating the level and comparing it with minimum wage normally applicable to such work), benefits accruing (such as pension rights and workers’ compensation), observance of occupational safety and health legislation and other conditions of employment (e.g. through labour inspection), and how those conditions are determined;

(vi)  what the source of any remuneration is (whether from public or private funds) and for what purposes it must or may be applied (e.g. for the personal use of the prisoner or if it is subject to compulsory deductions);

(vii)for whose benefit is the product of prisoners’ work and any surplus profit deriving from it, after deduction of overheads, and how it is disbursed;

(viii)how the consent of the prisoners concerned is guaranteed, so that t is free from the menace of any penalty, including any loss of privileges or other disadvantages following from a refusal to work.

CMNT_TITLE

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 comments: 1. The Committee noted the Government's statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the above-mentioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour. 2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) (i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations". 3. Referring to the general observation on the Convention made in its report to the 87th Session of the ILC (1999), the Committee requests the Government to include in its next report information as to the present position in law and practice as regards:

(i) whether there are prisons administered by private concerns, profit-making or otherwise;

(ii) whether any private prison contractors deploy prisoners to work either inside or outside prison premises, either for the account of the contractor or for that of another enterprise;

(iii) whether private parties are admitted by the prison authorities into prison premises of any kind for the purpose of engaging prisoners in employment;

(iv) whether employment of prisoners outside prison premises, either for a public authority or for a private enterprise, is allowed;

(v) the conditions in which employment under any of the above conditions takes place, in respect of remuneration (indicating the level and comparing it with minimum wage normally applicable to such work), benefits accruing (such as pension rights and workers' compensation), observance of occupational safety and health legislation and other conditions of employment (e.g. through labour inspection), and how those conditions are determined;

(vi) what the source of any remuneration is (whether from public or private funds) and for what purposes it must or may be applied (e.g. for the personal use of the prisoner or if it is subject to compulsory deductions);

(vii) for whose benefit is the product of prisoners' work and any surplus profit deriving from it, after deduction of overheads, and how it is disbursed;

(viii) how the consent of the prisoners concerned is guaranteed, so that t is free from the menace of any penalty, including any loss of privileges or other disadvantages following from a refusal to work.

CMNT_TITLE

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, which read as follows:

1. The Committee noted the Government's statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the above-mentioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) (i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

CMNT_TITLE

1. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to its earlier comments. It notes, in particular, the Government's statement that sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour have been repealed by the Employment Act of 1981. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate whether any other legislative provisions have been adopted since that time to replace the above-mentioned section 75, which made the exaction of forced labour punishable as an offence, and, if not, how effect is given or is proposed to be given to Article 25 of the Convention concerning penalties to be imposed for the illegal exaction of forced or compulsory labour.

2. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted that section 6 of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands provides for protection from slavery and forced labour (paragraphs (1) and (2)) and lays down exclusions from the expression "forced labour" (paragraph (3)). On many occasions it requested the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations, on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) (i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (c) any labour which may be required as minor communal services to be considered as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

The Committee observes that the Government's report contains no new information on these issues. It therefore expresses the hope that the Government will not fail to supply the information requested in its next report.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government. 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 requests:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It again requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee again requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It again requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee again requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government. 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:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It again requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee again requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It again requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee again requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It again requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee again requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It again requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee again requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.

CMNT_TITLE

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:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee has noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.

CMNT_TITLE

The Committee notes that no report has been received from the Government. 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:

1. Under paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Adaption and Modification of Existing Laws) Order 1978, no modification was made to sections 74 and 75 of the Labour Ordinance (1960) relating to forced labour. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether these provisions are in effect as last amended by Ordinance No. 8 of 1973 and to supply copies of any legislation enacted subsequently to amend or repeal these provisions and of any rules made thereunder.

2. The Committee has noted the provisions of section 6(3) of the Constitution of the Solomon Islands. It requests the Government to supply information, including copies of relevant statutory instruments or administrative rules or regulations on: (a) any circumstances in which labour may be exacted, in the absence of a sentence, by virtue of the order of a court; (b) the practice regarding the range of duties whose performance by detainees is considered reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene or for the maintenance of the place at which they are detained as referred to in section 6(3)(b) of the Constitution; (c)(i) any labour of a non-military nature which may be required of members of a disciplined force performing compulsory national service (other than conscientious objectors); (ii) the duration of engagement and conditions of resignation of career members of the disciplined forces and other public servants; (iii) any schemes providing for an obligation to serve for a definite period in return for education or training received; (d) any circumstances in which a declaration was made by the Governor-General of the Solomon Islands under section 16(2) of the Constitution; (e) any labour which may be required other than under by-laws referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance, concerning minor communal services as part of reasonable and normal "other civil obligations".

3. The Committee requests the Government to supply with its next report copies of any recent by-laws providing for the exaction of minor communal services, as referred to in section 74(c) of the Labour Ordinance.