Call to strengthen the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008
While we commend this progress, the need for urgent reform remains. The long-overdue review and strengthening of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 must be prioritised. Currently, the Act lacks legal enforceability, rendering many of its provisions aspirational rather than mandatory.
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