Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105) - Jordan (Ratification: 1958)

The Committee previously noted that, pursuant to sections 8(c), 21(a) and 32(c) of Act No. 9 of 2004 on reformatory and rehabilitation centres, prisoners have no obligation to work, if they are not sentenced to hard labour and if the work is not carried out for training purposes in accordance with the programmes adopted by the High Rehabilitation Committee. The Committee also noted the Government’s repeated indication in its reports that prisoners in reformatory and rehabilitation centres perform work of their choice upon request submitted to the authorities. The Committee notes the Government’s indication in its report that no regulations have been promulgated by virtue of section 42 of Act No. 9 of 2004 referred to above.

Referring also to its comments addressed to the Government under Convention No. 29, likewise ratified by Jordan, the Committee hopes that the Government will supply a copy of Regulations issued under section 42 of the Act, as soon as such Regulations are adopted.