The right to social security (Art. 9) 2007, para. 25
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If a social security scheme requires contributions, those contributions should be stipulated in advance. The direct and indirect costs and charges associated with making contributions must be affordable for all, and must not compromise the realization of other Covenant rights
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
2007
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 19, The right to social security (Art. 9) (2007), para. 25.