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Title_of_text

Law on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, 1996.

Main Region

First Region

China
Social assistance and services
1996-08-29
National
Law, Act

Second Region

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

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    1996-10-01
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Monograph region

    Monograph title
    English Translation
    Author
    China National Commission on Ageing
    Publisher
    HuaLing Publishing House
    Country
    China
    Date
    1996
    Edition
    First Edition