Establishes the legal framework for Foundations.

Establishes the regime for the constitution, amendment and dissolution of legal persons and amends articles 168, 185, 1143, 1232 and 1329 of the Civil Code

Amends articles 3,4,8,16 and 17 of Law nº 9,91

Establishes the requirements and procedures for the declaration of public utility of associations, provided for in article 11 of Law nº 8/91, of 18 July

Creates the legal framework that defines the criteria for objective authorization to be reached and the NGO's action mechanism

Regulates the exercise of freedom of assembly and of demonstrations

The Minister of Justice delegates the competence to proceed with the specific recognition of associations of a non-profit nature.

Regulates the right to free association