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Presidential Decree No. 29/2020 declaring the state of emergency, based on a real public disaster situation.

Country/Territory
Timor-Leste
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Public health Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Use restrictions Hazards
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its signature.
Abstract

This Presidential Decree declares the state of emergency, based on a real public disaster situation lasting 30 days, starting on 28 March 2020 and terminating on 26 April 2020. The Decree establishes that the exercise of the following rights is partially suspended: a) International circulation; b) Freedom of movement and residence anywhere in the national territory; c) Right of gathering and demonstration; d) Freedom of worship, in its collective dimension; e) Right of resistance; f) Property right and private economic initiative; g) Rights of workers. The effects of this declaration do not way affect the right to: a) Life; b) Physical integrity; c) Civil capacity and citizenship; d) Non-retroactivity of the criminal law; e) Defense in criminal proceedings; f) Freedom of conscience and religion; g) No torture, slavery or servitude; h) No cruelty, inhuman or degrading punishment; i) Non-discrimination.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Decree No. 3/2020 implementing Measures for the Declaration of the State of Emergency.

Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 32/2020 renewing the State of emergency.

Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Use restrictions, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX