Ley 1971 de 2019 | Ley 1971 de 2019 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 1971 de 2019

This is the preamble to Law 1971 of 2019, which says it modifies Article 5 of Law 1639 of 2013 and creates additional protective measures for victims of corrosive-substance crimes.

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Colombia
Instrument
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Citation
Ley 1971 de 2019
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Language
es
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This is the preamble to Law 1971 of 2019, which says it modifies Article 5 of Law 1639 of 2013 and creates additional protective measures for victims of corrosive-substance crimes. This provision says the law aims to prioritize health care attention rights and promote access to work for people injured by corrosive chemical attacks. Este artículo define qué se entiende por sustancias o agentes químicos corrosivos para la piel. La víctima de un ataque con sustancias o agentes químicos corrosivos a la piel debe ser reconocida como víctima de enfermedad catastrófica. Health providers must register and report acid/corrosive injury cases, the EPS must act within 24 hours, and the Ministry of Health must ensure access and continuity of treatment.

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