Law No. 10/2024 on the protection and fulfilment of the fundamental rights and freedoms of people with disabilities and permanent physical, mental and sensory impairments.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
The purpose of this Law is to protect and respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of people with disabilities, with a permanent physical, mental or sensory and sensory impairment. It aims to promote and guarantee the full exercise of the rights of people with disabilities, the elimination of barriers and their inclusion and participation on an equal footing with other people in all spheres of society. This Law is governed by the following principles: a) respect for dignity; b) accessibility; c) reasonable adjustment; d) equal opportunities; e) gender equality; f) non-discrimination; g) non-institutionalization; h) participation; i) equity; j) solidarity; k) humanization.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 120 days after its publication.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Boletim da Rep blica, I S rie No. 111, 7 June 2024.
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 10/2024: Concernente a protec o e o respeito dos direitos e liberdades fundamentais da pessoa com defici ncia, com impedimento permanente de natureza f sica, mental e sensorial e revoga toda a legisla o que contrarie a presente Lei.