Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

Workmen's Compensation (Accidents) Convention, 1925 (No. 17) - Syrian Arab Republic (Ratification: 1960)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report and, in particular, the amendments made by Law No. 78 of 31 December 2001 to the provisions of Social Security Law No. 92 of 1959. It observes, in particular, that, in addition to the amendments made to the definition of industrial accidents, the 2001 Law has also increased to 50 per cent the extent of permanent partial incapacity required for injured workers to qualify for a pension. Taking into account the major changes which have taken place in the way in which the national legislation gives effect to the Convention, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide detailed information in its next report on the application of each of the provisions of the Convention, with an indication, in particular, of the provisions that require the competent authorities to ensure, in accordance with Article 5 of the Convention, the proper use of worker’s compensation for accidents paid in a lump sum. It also requests the Government to provide a copy of Social Security Law No. 92, as amended since its entry into force, and information on the application of the Convention in practice, in so far as statistical data are available.