Summary
The European Parliament recommends authorizing Member States to ratify the 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention. This aims to strengthen legal tools to prevent modern slavery and protect vulnerable workers. 10 14.11.2015
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labour law
human rights
social policy
international relations
employment and working conditions
Key points
- The protocol updates international legal frameworks to better combat modern forms of slavery and exploitation.
- Member States are required to develop national policies and action plans for the effective suppression of forced labour.
- Prevention measures include educating vulnerable populations, strengthening labour inspections, and regulating recruitment practices.
- Specific measures must be taken to identify, release, protect, and rehabilitate victims of forced labour.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision authorising Member States to ratify, in the interests of the European Union, the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930, of the International Labour Organisation with regard to matters related to social policy
ILO Forced Labour Convention: social policy ***
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