Summary.
Law 104 creates the Doctor Stanford Hill Medal of Merit to recognize people who defend the human rights of persons with disabilities and their families. The medal is awarded each year on January 26.
What it covers.
- The creation and purpose of the medal.
- Its annual award and presentation.
- The organization, selection process, and funding of the recognition.
Who it applies to.
- People who defend the human rights of persons with disabilities and their families.
- National Disability Secretariat (Secretaría Nacional de Discapacidad).
- National Disability Network (Red Nacional de Discapacidad).
- Executive Branch (Órgano Ejecutivo).
Key points.
- The law creates the Doctor Stanford Hill Medal of Merit to recognize effort, work, dedication, and advocacy in defense of the human rights of persons with disabilities and their families.Art. 1
- The Panamanian State awards the medal annually through the National Disability Secretariat (Secretaría Nacional de Discapacidad).Art. 2
- The National Disability Secretariat and the National Disability Network (Red Nacional de Discapacidad) participate in designing and describing the medal.Art. 3
- The medal is presented each year on January 26, the anniversary of Doctor Stanford Hill’s birth.Art. 4
- The National Disability Secretariat and the National Disability Network organize the award, set criteria for applicants and jurors, prepare the candidate list, select the jurors, and oversee compliance with the Law.Art. 5
- Funding for organizing and awarding the recognition comes from the National Disability Secretariat.Art. 6
- The Executive Branch (Órgano Ejecutivo) issues regulations for the Law.Art. 7
- The Law provides that it takes effect on the day after its promulgation.Art. 8