Intl Labour Standards and Labour Legislation
ILO launches training course for 30 judges
Staff Reporter
A three-day training course on International Labour Standards and Labour Legislation was launched yesterday in Dhaka to equip judges and judicial officers with better knowledge of international labour law.
International Labour Organization (ILO) together with the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI) are organised the training programme.
According to the information of ILO, Overall, 30 judges and judicial officials are attending the training programme.
Speaking at the inauguration of the course, Law Miniter Anisul Huq said that he hoped the training on international labour standards would help judges to deliver judgements in labour disputes in a more methodical way.
He also stated that two labour courts would be relocated from Dhaka to Tongi and Narayanganj, major industrial areas with high concentrations of garment factories.
However, the process would also be initiated to set up two new labour courts in Sylhet and Rangpur where they can serve the Northeast and Northwest regions of the country, he added.
The training sets out to enhance the capacity of judges and lawyers to make appropriate use of International Labour Standards (ILS) in the national context. ILS is legal instruments that outline basic principles and rights at work. These are also important tools for the development of national legislation and strengthening of domestic case laws on labour matters.
State Minister for Labour and Employment Mujibul Haque highlighted the importance of the training and said The Government is committed to ensuring that labour rights in Bangladesh are fully respected. The judiciary has a vital role to play in this regard and this training will support them to carry out their duties,
The course will help judges and lawyers determine when and how they can use international labour law within Bangladesh. It will also help judges to understand the relevance of the analysis and pronouncements of the ILOs supervisory bodies and how they can be used.
Also speaking at the event Norwegian Ambassador in Dhaka Sidsel Bleken stressed how the work of the judges benefits all workers. With increased knowledge through this training course, I hope that you will all play a key role in identifying, sharing and disseminating best practices to uphold rights and create an inclusive society.
