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Presidential Decree No. 11/2020 on the Declaration of State of Emergency for reasons of public disaster throughout the national territory.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Public health Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Use restrictions Hazards
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Presidential Decree declares the State of Emergency for reasons of public disaster throughout the national territory. The state of emergency lasts 30 days, starting on 1 April 2020 and ending on 30 April 2020. This period may be amended, establishing restrictive measures to limit the rights, freedoms and guarantees, and authorizing the Council of Ministers to take administrative execution measures, establishing essential services and regulating the crime of disobedience and the obligation to collaborate.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org