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Presidential Decree No. 29/2020 declaring the state of emergency, based on a real public disaster situation.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Presidential Decree declares the state of emergency, based on a real public disaster situation lasting 30 days, starting on 28 March 2020 and terminating on 26 April 2020. The Decree establishes that the exercise of the following rights is partially suspended: a) International circulation; b) Freedom of movement and residence anywhere in the national territory; c) Right of gathering and demonstration; d) Freedom of worship, in its collective dimension; e) Right of resistance; f) Property right and private economic initiative; g) Rights of workers. The effects of this declaration do not way affect the right to: a) Life; b) Physical integrity; c) Civil capacity and citizenship; d) Non-retroactivity of the criminal law; e) Defense in criminal proceedings; f) Freedom of conscience and religion; g) No torture, slavery or servitude; h) No cruelty, inhuman or degrading punishment; i) Non-discrimination.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its signature.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto do Presidente da República n. 29/2020 - Declaração do estado de emergência, com fundamento na verificação de uma situação de calamidade pública.