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Presidential Decree No. 11/2020 on the Declaration of State of Emergency for reasons of public disaster throughout the national territory.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Presidential Decree declares the State of Emergency for reasons of public disaster throughout the national territory. The state of emergency lasts 30 days, starting on 1 April 2020 and ending on 30 April 2020. This period may be amended, establishing restrictive measures to limit the rights, freedoms and guarantees, and authorizing the Council of Ministers to take administrative execution measures, establishing essential services and regulating the crime of disobedience and the obligation to collaborate.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Notes
This Presidential Decree was ratified by Law No. 1/2020 of 31 March 2020.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto Presidencial n. 11/2020 - Declara o Estado de Emergência, por razões de calamidade pública, em todo o território nacional.