Parliament’s Committee on Social Affairs submits social protection bill
24 Jul 2013, 12:55 PM
Mariyath Mohamed
Parliament’s Committee on Social Affairs on Monday (July 22) submitted a social protection bill to parliament for review, after amending the bill to stipulate 11 instances in which the state must protect and assist under-privileged citizens.
According to the report submitted by the committee, the objectives of the bill are to provide as-yet unspecified support to citizens facing difficulties as a result of poverty and to increase equitability between the rich and poor. Support for citizens lacking the means to obtain basic necessities and the provision of state facilities to all citizens in the most equitable manner possible were also among the aims.
The bill stipulates the provision of financial aid to single parents, and support to children under the care of guardians other than biological parents. These same guardians and students are also included as recipients of support.
It furthermore guarantees support to neglected persons, as well as persons suffering from psychological disorders.
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