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| Name: | Law on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, 1996. |
| Country: | China |
| Subject(s): | Social assistance and services |
| Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
| Adopted on: | 1996-08-29 |
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| ISN: | CHN-1996-L-71658 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=71658&p_lang= |
| Bibliography: | English Translation, 1996, China National Commission on Ageing, HuaLing Publishing House, China, First Edition |
| Abstract/Citation: | The Law's objective is to protect the rights and interests of the elderly, defined as citizens above the age of 60 years. Discrimination against, insulting, maltreating or forsaking the elderly is forbidden (art. 4). Chapter I - General Provisions Chapter II - Maintenance and Support by Families Chapter III - Social Security Chapter IV - Participation in Social Development Chapter V - Legal Responsibility Chapter VI - Supplementary Provisions |
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