Social Policy (Non-Metropolitan Territories) Convention, 1947

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Social Policy (Non-Metropolitan Territories) Convention, 1947
C82
ILO Convention
Date of adoptionJuly 11, 1947
Date in forceJune 19, 1955
ClassificationEconomic and Social Policy
SubjectSocial Policy
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Social Policy (Non-Metropolitan Territories) Convention, 1947 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

It was established in 1947 with the preamble stating:

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals concerning social policy in non-metropolitan territories,...

Ratifications

As of 2013, the convention has been ratified by four states: Belgium, France, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.


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