Omiseop, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Enacts 'Ordinance for the Prevention of Human Rights Violations and Abuse of Persons with Disabilities'

The Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 18th that the "Ordinance on the Prevention and Support of Human Rights Violations and Abuse of Persons with Disabilities," proposed by Councilor Oh Miseop, was passed at the 314th extraordinary session standing committee on the 12th.

The ordinance includes ▲ regulations on prevention and support for victims ▲ regulations on inspection of facilities for persons with disabilities ▲ regulations on establishing cooperative systems ▲ regulations on the obligation of confidentiality, aiming to actively protect the human rights and prevent abuse of persons with disabilities.

In particular, by stipulating inspections in cooperation with related agencies, not only inspections of the operation of facilities for persons with disabilities but also abuse prevention activities become possible, ensuring effective inspections.

Additionally, through the establishment of cooperative systems with related agencies such as mandatory reporting institutions, investigative agencies, medical institutions, and support organizations, multifaceted support is also enabled.

Councilor Oh said, "I hope that activities to guarantee the human rights of persons with disabilities in blind spots and to prevent abuse will be carried out through cooperation among various institutions," adding, "I will oversee discussions and promotion of inspection manuals and other measures to ensure the ordinance is effective."

Shin Dongho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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