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CHN-1996-L-71658
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Title_of_text
Law on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, 1996.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
China
Subjects (Classification)
Social assistance and services
Adopted on (Date of text)
1996-08-29
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
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
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1996-10-01
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Repealing Text region
Repealing text(s)
2012-12-28 (CHN-2012-L-92671)
Law of the People's Republic of China on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (2012 Revision) (Order No. 72 of the President of the PRC).
Monograph region
Monograph title
English Translation
Author
China National Commission on Ageing
Publisher
HuaLing Publishing House
Country
China
Date
1996
Edition
First Edition