Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

Workmen's Compensation (Accidents) Convention, 1925 (No. 17) - Sao Tome and Principe (Ratification: 1982)

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes with satisfaction that the new Social Security Act, No. 1/90 of 31 January 1990 introduces (section 84) the principle of the provision of compensation in the form of periodical payments in the event of permanent incapacity resulting from industrial accidents, in conformity with Article 5 of the Convention.

The Committee raises certain other questions concerning the application of the Convention in a request addressed directly to the Government.