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Every society needs a set of laws which stipulates the rights and duties of citizens, as well as regulate the conduct of the society. But law is often perceived as repressive and unpopular by majority of the urban poor in many developing countries who feel that the law has done little or nothing to ameliorate their sufferings. This article examines ...

World View: Provision of adequate housing for disabled The lack of disabled access buildings is a common problem, which makes it difficult for disabled people to obtain housing, and in some cases restricts them to living in specialised institutions while many will rather live on the streets. Housing that is not initially designed for the needs of persons with disabilities ...