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Ley 1850 de 2017

This text identifies Law 1850 of 2017 and states that it establishes measures to protect older adults in Colombia, modifies several laws, penalizes intrafamily abuse by abandonment, and includes other provisions.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1850 de 2017
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Language
es
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This text identifies Law 1850 of 2017 and states that it establishes measures to protect older adults in Colombia, modifies several laws, penalizes intrafamily abuse by abandonment, and includes other provisions. Day social protection centers and care institutions must receive older adults affected by domestic violence. El Consejo Nacional del Adulto Mayor recibe funciones para asesorar, promover y elaborar informes sobre protección, apoyo familiar y políticas relacionadas con las personas mayores. Se castiga con prisión de 4 a 8 años a quien maltrate física o sicológicamente a un miembro de su núcleo familiar; la pena aumenta si la víctima es menor, mujer, mayor de 60 años o está en situación de vulnerabilidad. Prohíbe y sanciona restringir con fuerza la libertad de locomoción de ciertos familiares o personas bajo cuidado, con prisión y multa, salvo que el hecho sea un delito con pena mayor.

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