Forced Labour Convention (1930) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO): matters related to social policy. Authorisation for Member States to ratify the 2014 Protocol

The European Parliament adopted by 566 votes to 9, with 27 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision authorising Member States to ratify, in the interests of the European Union, the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930, of the International Labour Organisation with regard to matters related to social policy.

In line with the recommendation by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, Parliament gave its consent to the draft Council Decision.

The Protocol of 2014 seeks to:

• strengthen the international legal framework by establishing obligations to prevent forced labour and to provide victims with protection and access to remedies, such as compensation;
• ensure that governments take measures to better protect workers – particularly migrant workers – from abusive and fraudulent practices during the recruitment process;
• protect human beings against forced work is prevention and remedies.