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I have a situation related to: Minimum dignity

Article 12 of the Federal Constitution guarantees to any person in distress, without distinction of nationality or status, the right to be helped and assisted and to receive the means essential to lead an existence in conformity with human dignity. This right includes food, accommodation,…

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# Applicable Law Provisions

Critical Deadlines

  1. Assessment of the situation of distressimmediate
  2. Request for emergency assistance Cst 12immediate (urgency) (Cst 12 / Cst 7 / LASV (VD) / LIASI (GE))
  3. Decision and Grantgenerally a few days
  4. # Recourse and Legal Action30 days from notification (Cst 12 / cantonal procedural law / LTF 113)

Keywords

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