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Hide details for Law 199 of 22 July 1995 changing the title of the Ministry of the Interior and setting out the principles and Law 199 of 22 July 1995 changing the title of the Ministry of the Interior and setting out the principles and general regulations whereby the government will modify its structure, and enacting certain other provisions (extracts)
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Show details for Decree 372 of 26 February 1996 establishing the internal structure of the Ministry of the Interior and its funDecree 372 of 26 February 1996 establishing the internal structure of the Ministry of the Interior and its functions, and enacting certain other provisions (extracts)
Show details for Decree 1155 of 29 June 1999 modifying the structure of the Office of the Public Prosecutor and enacting certaiDecree 1155 of 29 June 1999 modifying the structure of the Office of the Public Prosecutor and enacting certain other provisions (extracts)
Show details for Decree 1016 of 14 May 1990 promulgating certain international conventionsDecree 1016 of 14 May 1990 promulgating certain international conventions
Show details for Decreto número 4085 de 2011 (1° de noviembre) por el cual se establecen los objectivos y la estructura de la ADecreto número 4085 de 2011 (1° de noviembre) por el cual se establecen los objectivos y la estructura de la Agencia Nacional de Defensa Jurídica del Estado
Show details for Decreto número 4768 de 2011 (diciembre 14) por medio del cual se adoptan medidas para restringir la utilizacióDecreto número 4768 de 2011 (diciembre 14) por medio del cual se adoptan medidas para restringir la utilización de dispositivos de telecomunicaciones en los establecimientos penitenciarios y carcelarios y se dictan otras disposiciones
Show details for Decreto Número 4796 de (20 Diciembre) 2011 por el cual se reglamentan parcialmente los artículos 8°, 9°, 13 y Decreto Número 4796 de (20 Diciembre) 2011 por el cual se reglamentan parcialmente los artículos 8°, 9°, 13 y 19 de la Ley 1257 de 2008 y se dictan otras disposiciones.
Show details for Decree 860 of 8 May 1998 concerning the protection and use of the name and emblem of the Red Cross, the protecDecree 860 of 8 May 1998 concerning the protection and use of the name and emblem of the Red Cross, the protection of its activities and the facilitation of humanitarian work in Colombia
Show details for Law Nr 875 of 2 January 2004 on the Protection of the EmblemLaw Nr 875 of 2 January 2004 on the Protection of the Emblem
Show details for Decree No. 138 on the Execution of the Law on the Use of the Emblem of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, 2005Decree No. 138 on the Execution of the Law on the Use of the Emblem of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, 2005
Show details for Penal Code - Law 599 of 24 July 2000 promulgating the Penal Code (extracts and full version attached)Penal Code - Law 599 of 24 July 2000 promulgating the Penal Code (extracts and full version attached)
Show details for Military Penal Code - Law 522 of 12 August 1999 promulgating the Military Penal Code (extracts)Military Penal Code - Law 522 of 12 August 1999 promulgating the Military Penal Code (extracts)
Show details for Law Nr 734 on the Disciplinary Code, 2002Law Nr 734 on the Disciplinary Code, 2002
Show details for Law 589 of 6 July 2000 defining genocide, forced disappearance, forced displacement and torture, and making ceLaw 589 of 6 July 2000 defining genocide, forced disappearance, forced displacement and torture, and making certain other provisions
Show details for National Policy on Anti-personnel Mines, unexploded munitions and Improvised Explosives 2009 (POLÍTICA NACIONANational Policy on Anti-personnel Mines, unexploded munitions and Improvised Explosives 2009 (POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE ACCIÓN INTEGRAL CONTRA MINAS ANTIPERSONAL (MAP), MUNICIONES SIN EXPLOTAR (MUSE) Y ARTEFACTOS EXPLOSIVOS IMPROVISADOS (AEI))
Show details for Law 759 of 25 July 2002 establishing rules for compliance with the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, SLaw 759 of 25 July 2002 establishing rules for compliance with the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, and enacting provisions for eradicating the use of anti-personnel mines in Colombia
Show details for Decree 105 of 18 January 2001 promulgating the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, ProductiDecree 105 of 18 January 2001 promulgating the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, Oslo, 18 September 1997
Show details for Decree 2113 of 2001 establishing the Joint National Commission on Action Against Anti-personnel MinesDecree 2113 of 2001 establishing the Joint National Commission on Action Against Anti-personnel Mines
Show details for Decree 1419 of 2002 establishing the High National Authority for the Prohibition of the Development, ProductioDecree 1419 of 2002 establishing the High National Authority for the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons, and for Their Destruction, ANPROAQ
Show details for Law 387 of 18 July 1997 adopting measures to prevent forced displacement and to provide care, protection, suppLaw 387 of 18 July 1997 adopting measures to prevent forced displacement and to provide care, protection, support and socio-economic stability for persons displaced internally by violence in the Republic of Colombia
Show details for Decree 173 of 26 January 1998 adopting the national plan for the care of persons displaced by violenceDecree 173 of 26 January 1998 adopting the national plan for the care of persons displaced by violence
Show details for Decree 1396 of 8 August 1996 establishing the Commission for the Human Rights of the Indigenous Peoples and thDecree 1396 of 8 August 1996 establishing the Commission for the Human Rights of the Indigenous Peoples and the Special Programme for Indigenous Peoples
Show details for Decreto Número 4798 de (20 Diciembre) 2011 por el cual se reglamentan parcialmente la Ley 1257 de 2008, ‘por Decreto Número 4798 de (20 Diciembre) 2011 por el cual se reglamentan parcialmente la Ley 1257 de 2008, ‘por la cual se dictan normas de sensibilización y sanción de formas de violencia y discriminación contra las mujeres, se reforman los Códigos Penal, de Procedimiento Penal, la Ley 294 de 1996 y se dictan otras disposiciones’.
Show details for Decreto Número 4799 de (20 Diciembre) 2011 por el cual se reglamentan parcialmente las Leyes 294 de 1996, 575 Decreto Número 4799 de (20 Diciembre) 2011 por el cual se reglamentan parcialmente las Leyes 294 de 1996, 575 de 2000 y 1257 de 2008
Show details for The Colombian Armed Forces Directive No. 10/2007 on the Reaffirmation of the Obligations of the Law EnforcemenThe Colombian Armed Forces Directive No. 10/2007 on the Reaffirmation of the Obligations of the Law Enforcement Authorities to Prevent Homicides against Protected Persons
Show details for Decree 321 of 2000 establishing the Joint Standing Commission on Human Rights and International Humanitarian LDecree 321 of 2000 establishing the Joint Standing Commission on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
Show details for Decreto número 4100 de 2011 (2 de noviembre) por el cual se crea y organiza el Sistema Nacional de Derechos HuDecreto número 4100 de 2011 (2 de noviembre) por el cual se crea y organiza el Sistema Nacional de Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario, se modifica la Comisión Intersectorial de Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario y se dictan otras disposiciones
Show details for Decreto número 3750 de 2011 (octubre 10) por medio del cual se reglamenta el articulo 9° de la Ley 1421 de 201Decreto número 3750 de 2011 (octubre 10) por medio del cual se reglamenta el articulo 9° de la Ley 1421 de 2010, "por la cual se prorroga la Ley 418 de 1997, prorrogada y modificada por las Leyes 548 de 1999, 782 de 2002 y 1106 de 2006"
Show details for Law No 971 of 14 July 2005 on the creation of a research mechanism for missing personsLaw No 971 of 14 July 2005 on the creation of a research mechanism for missing persons
Show details for Code of Criminal Procedure, 2004 (Law No. 906, 2004)Code of Criminal Procedure, 2004 (Law No. 906, 2004)
Show details for Decreto número 4085 de 2011 (1° de noviembre) por el cual se establecen los objectivos y la estructura de la ADecreto número 4085 de 2011 (1° de noviembre) por el cual se establecen los objectivos y la estructura de la Agencia Nacional de Defensa Jurídica del Estado
Show details for Directive from the Office of the Attorney General on Interpretation of the crime "homicide of protected personDirective from the Office of the Attorney General on Interpretation of the crime "homicide of protected person", Article 135 of the Penal Code
Show details for Law 548 of 1999, modifying Law 418 of 1997Law 548 of 1999, modifying Law 418 of 1997
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Show details for Law No. 40 establishing the National Statute on KidnappingLaw No. 40 establishing the National Statute on Kidnapping
Show details for Law No. 418 of 1997, on providing the State with tools to guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms (cf. TitleLaw No. 418 of 1997, on providing the State with tools to guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms (cf. Title I, Chapter II on children in armed conflict)
Show details for Law No. 49, 1985 on Amnesty and PardonLaw No. 49, 1985 on Amnesty and Pardon
Show details for Law No. 852, 2003 to protect and regulate the mision and humanitarian activities of the Colombian National SocLaw No. 852, 2003 to protect and regulate the mision and humanitarian activities of the Colombian National Society of the Red Cross
Show details for Law No. 975 of 2005, on reincorporating members of organised rebel groups who contribute to national peaceLaw No. 975 of 2005, on reincorporating members of organised rebel groups who contribute to national peace
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