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Referring to its previous comments, the Committee notes with satisfaction the contents of the new Labour Code enacted on 11 December 1996, which (1) revokes Ordinance No. 30 of 26 November 1975 suspending all strike action and Ordinance No. 001/CSM of 8 January 1976 prohibiting public employees and assimilated workers from exercising the right to organize; (2) lifts the ban on all political activity by trade unions; and (3) reduces the length of residence in the country required for foreigners able to participate in trade union administration or management.

The Committee expresses the firm hope that, in accordance with the assurances previously given by the Government, Ordinance No. 27/INT/SUR of 28 July 1962 on associations will shortly be amended to ensure that it does not apply to trade unions.

In addition, the Committee is addressing a direct request to the Government on certain points.