PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 966

: The decree is Presidential Decree No. 966, dated July 20, 1976.
: It implements the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 21, 1965.
: The Convention entered into force on January 4, 1969.
: The Senate concurred in the ratification on May 18, 1967.
: No, all organizations and propaganda activities that promote and incite racial discrimination are declared illegal and prohibited.
: Imprisonment of not less than ten days nor more than six months.
: Imprisonment of not less than one month nor more than one year.
: The penalties shall be imposed in the maximum degree if the offender is a government officer or employee.
: No, it prohibits public authorities or institutions, whether national or local, from promoting or inciting racial discrimination.
: No, the imposition of penalties shall be without prejudice to any liability under other applicable penal laws.
: It took effect immediately upon its signing on July 20, 1976.