Article 2
Obligations of States Parties
States Parties shall recognize the rights and freedoms enshrined in this
Protocol and shall undertake to adopt legislative or other measures to give
effect to them.
States Parties shall ensure that the 1991
Independence,
Dignity,
Self-fulfilment,
United Nations Principles of
Participation
and
Care
of Older
Persons are included in their national laws and are legally binding as the
basis for ensuring their rights.
Article 3
Elimination of Discrimination against Older Persons
States Parties shall:
1.
prohibit all forms of discrimination against Older persons and encourage
the elimination of social and cultural stereotypes which marginalise Older
Persons;
take corrective measures
in those areas where discrimination and all
forms of stigmatisation against Older Persons continue to exist in law and
in fact; and
support and enforce local, national, regional, continental and international
customs,
traditions
and
initiatives directed
discrimination against Older Persons.
at Stadicating
all forms
of
Article 4
Access to Justice and Equal protection before the law
States Parties shall:
1.
develop and review existing legisiation to ensure
receive equal treatment and protection;
ensure the provision of legal assistance
protect their rights; and
that Older
to Older Persons
Persons
in order to
ensure that law enforcement organs at all levels are trained to effectively
interpret and enforce policies and legislation to protect the rights of Older
Persons.