Cross-reference

of the articles of the national legislation with the articles and standards of the international instruments for the protection of human rights

Article 4

Prohibition of slavery and forced labour

  1. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude.
  2. No one shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labour.
  3. For the purpose of this Article the term “forced or compulsory labour” shall not include:
  • any work required to be done in the ordinary course of detention imposed according to the provisions of Article 5 of this Convention or during conditional release from such detention;
  • any service of a military character or, in case of conscientious objectors in countries where they are recognised, service exacted instead of compulsory military service;
  • any service exacted in case of an emergency or calamity threatening the life or well-being of the community;
  • any work or service which forms part of normal civic obligations;
Articles of law of the national legislation to which the article of the convention applies
  • Constitution of the Republic of North Macedonia
Relevant cases