A43. How can a country ratify the MLC, 2006? What documents need to be filed?

Each country will have its internal procedures for the official transmission of ratifications of international Conventions. Some countries choose to deposit the instrument of ratification in person, others submit by mail. The official instrument of ratification, signed by a person who may engage the responsibility of the Government at the international level, should be sent to the International Labour Office at 4 route des Morillons, CH 1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland.

This instrument should contain or enclose the information required under the Standard A4.5, paragraph 10 of the MLC, 2006 with respect to the social security obligations under the Convention [see C4.5.b.]. A standard form for the declaration with respect to Standard A4.5, paragraph 10, information [see C4.5.h.] is available on the MLC, 2006 website under the heading “Model communication: Declaration required upon ratification of the MLC, 2006”. The declaration must also be signed by a person who may engage the responsibility of the Government at the international level.

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