Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

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

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government referring to the adoption of Framework Act No. 7 of 2004 on social protection. It notes with satisfaction that, in conformity with Article 2, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the above Act no longer prescribes a maximum age for purposes of affiliation to social security, including with respect to occupational risks. The Committee also notes with satisfaction that the affiliation of foreign workers to social security is not made conditional upon the existence of bilateral conventions on social security with their countries of origin.

The Committee notes the Government’s statement that the implementing regulations of the above Act are to be adopted soon and would be grateful to be kept informed of any developments in this respect and to receive copies of these regulations once adopted. It trusts that, on this occasion, the Government will duly take into account the provisions of the Convention as well as the questions it had raised previously with respect to the application of Articles 5 (benefits for permanent partial incapacity), 7 (supplementary benefit where the victim needs the constant help of another person), and 9 and 10 (surgical care and supply and normal renewal of such artificial limbs and surgical appliances as are recognized to be necessary) of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.