Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes the information in the Government’s report.

Article 4 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide copies of legislative and/or regulatory texts concerning the content of the identity document.

Article 5 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide copies of legislative and/or regulatory texts guaranteeing the right of return to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for foreign seafarers issued with the identity document for up to one year after its expiry.

Article 6 of the Convention. The Committee notes the information in the Government’s report according to which the information concerning the use of the identity document "was unavailable from the maritime authorities and the immigration services". It requests the Government to provide this information with its next report on the application of the Convention.