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Article 4
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

 

 

 

African Group, Bangladesh

1 (c), add:

To take all appropriate measures to mainstream issues related to disability as integral strategies for development and social change.

 

Canada

(3) In the development [DELETE and implementation] of domestic legislation and policies to implement this Convention [DELETE, and in other decision-making processes concerning issues relating to persons with disabilities,] States Parties shall [DELETE closely consult with and actively] involve persons with disabilities including children with disabilities [DELETE and] through their representative organizations.

 

China

Para. 2, Delete the last sentence starting from the wording of “ without prejudice …. ”

 

Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Honduras, Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Venezuela

ADD: “To ensure legal protection of the rights of persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others and ensure an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating their fundamental rights. “

 

 

 

 

 

 

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