Effect given to the recommendations of the committee and the Governing Body - REPORT_NO328, June 2002

Effect given to the recommendations of the Committee and the Governing Body

1. 56. The Committee last examined this case, which concerns in particular the arbitrary arrest of trade unionists, at its session in November 2001. On that occasion, the Committee had requested the Government to provide clarification on the alleged arrest of trade union leaders following a fishermen’s protest march. In the event that the anti-union nature of those arrests were confirmed, the Committee had requested the Government to ensure that instructions were given to prevent such arrests recurring in the future [see 326th Report, paras. 363-375].
2. 57. In a communication dated 10 January 2002, the Government states that, in the case in question, the fishermen did not apply to the authorities for permission to carry out the march, and the arrest of the trade unionists is therefore not connected with their trade union activities. Nevertheless, investigations are under way, and the law enforcement authorities will be made more aware of trade union rights and the obligation to respect them.
3. 58. The Committee takes note of this information and requests the Government to keep it informed of the outcome of the investigations now under way into the matter.