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1. In its general direct request of 1981, the Committee referred to paragraphs 67 to 73 of its 1979 General Survey on the Abolition of Forced Labour concerning restrictions on the freedom of workers to terminate their employment. It noted that in a number of countries the status of certain persons in the service of the State, including career members of the armed forces, is governed by statutory provisions under which the right to leave the service is subject to authorisation. In some cases a link is made between the length of training received and that of service normally required before resignation is accepted. In view of the fact that such restrictions may have a bearing on the application of the Conventions on forced or compulsory labour, the Committee once again requests the Government to supply with its next report information on national legislation and practice concerning the situation of the various categories of persons in the service of the State, with particular regard to their freedom to leave the service on their own initiative after a reasonable time, either at specified intervals or by giving notice.

2. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the provisions of the Decree of 21 August 1985 of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR, supplied by the Government with its report, under which, due to the coming into force on 1 June 1985 of the Code respecting administrative offences, the Administrative Code of the Ukrainian SSR of 1927 (Official Journal of the Ukrainian SSR, 1927, No. 63-65, ct. 240) has become null and void.