* Adopted by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at its 61st session (29 May – 23 June 2017)

The present document establishes the general framework for the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ (the Committee) follow-up concerning recommendation made in its Views pursuant to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Optional Protocol)

In accordance with article 9 of the Optional Protocol, the State party concerned shall give due consideration to the Views of the Committee, together with its recommendations, if any, and shall submit to the Committee, within six months, a written response, including information on any action taken in the light of the Views and recommendations of the Committee. The Committee may invite the State party to submit further information. According to rule 18(7) of the Provisional rules of procedure under the Optional Protocol, the Committee may seek information from the author/s and victim/s of the communication and other relevant sources.