applicable at the time when it was committed. ff, subsequent to the commission vf the offence, provision is made by law for the imposition of a lighter penalty, he or she shall benefit thereby. 2. &&manitarian considerations related to the status of a migrant worker, in particular with respect to hi6 or her right of residence or work, should be taken into account in imposing a sentence for a criminal offence committed by a migrant worker or a member of hi6 or her family. 1. No migrant worker or member of his or her family shall be imprisoned merely on the ground of failure td fulfil a contractual obligation. 2. No migrant worker or member of hi6 or her family shall be deprived of hi6 or her authorieation of resi8ence or work permit or expelled merely on the ground of failure to fulfil an obligation arising out of a work contract unless fulfilment of that obligation constitute6 a condition fQr such aUthQri2atiQn or permit. It shall be unlawful for anyone, other than a public official duly authQri2ed by law, to confiscate, de8trQy or attempt to destroy identity documents, documents authoricing entry to or stay, residence or establishment in the national territory or work permits. NQ authorized confiscation of such documents shall take place without delivery of a detailed receipt. In no case shall it be permitted to destroy the passport or equivalent document Qf a migrant worker or a member of his or her family. / ..I A/C-.3/45/l. English Page 34 1. Migrant workers and members of their families shall not be subject to measures of collective expulsion. Each case of expulsion shall be examined and decided individually. 2. Migrant workers and members of their families may be expelled from the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the rights and protections of migrant workers, including their employment, residence, and work permits. It also mentions the importance of considering humanitarian factors in sentencing and the prohibition of collective expulsion. The text does not seem to be directly related to economic development, natural resources, or other environmental or scientific topics.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief