Abstract
The notion of child labour is well determined by relevant international instruments and it can be said that it is theoretically unquestionable. In practice, however, there are various concerns about how to distinguish legal child work from illegal child labour. Sexual exploitation of children, as well as trafficking in children for further exploitation, are still reality in many countries of the world, although they are characterized as the worst forms of child abuse and incriminated as criminal offenses. In addition, a large share of child labour falls under labour in agriculture and household work – these are forms that are very difficult to perceive, and in some cultures and traditions are practically allowed, regardless of the existing legal prohibitions. There are also different strategies which countries are developing to approach the problem of child labour. The aim of the research is to show that the theoretical framework of the content of child labour is undisputed and that it allows clear distinction of child work from child labour. Also, by examining content and scope of basic legal institutes it can be concluded how an effective system for protecting children from labour exploitation and other forms of illicit engagement should potentially look like.
Highlights
The notion of child labour is well determined by relevant international instruments and it can be said that it is theoretically unquestionable
A part of the research is dedicated to the situation in Serbia, where a lot of progress has been made in the normative sense over past couple of years, and where for the first time mechanisms of intersectoral cooperation have been established for solving existing problems of child labour
It has to be noted that international instruments regarding child labour are fully developed and represent a coherent system of norms covering variety of dangers that may arise in the context of the exploitation of children
Summary
The concept of child labour is clearly defined by international instruments, primarily conventions of the International Labour Organisation (hereinafter: ILO). The Convention envisages that national legislation may permit the work of children on light work which is not harmful to their health or development, and which do not prejudice their education, for persons 13 to 15 years of age. A part of the research is dedicated to the situation in Serbia, where a lot of progress has been made in the normative sense over past couple of years, and where for the first time mechanisms of intersectoral cooperation have been established for solving existing problems of child labour Based on such concept of the research, the author will try to answer whether the preliminary hypotheses are in line with normative reality and practice, and whether it is possible to make additional efforts to address the problem of child labour at a global level more efficiently
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