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Law No. 28/03 on the Basic Law on Civil Protection.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Risk assessment/management Hazards Early warning system Soil conservation/soil improvement Research Monitoring Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law approves the Civil Protection Basic Law, as an activity carried out by the State and citizens with the aim of preventing collective risks inherent in situations of serious accident, catastrophe or disasters, of natural or technological origin and to mitigate or eliminate their effects and help people and their property in danger when those situations occur. Civil protection has the following objectives: a) prevent the occurrence of collective risks resulting from serious accidents, catastrophes, natural or technological disasters; b) mitigate collective risks, as well as limiting their effects, in case the described events occur; c) help and assist people affected or in imminent danger.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 14/20 amending the Basic Law on Civil Protection.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2020

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Risk assessment/management, Hazards, Early warning system, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX