Section 13
Council to recommend changes to law
of Persons with Disabilities Act 2008
In performing its functions under this Act, it shall be the responsibility of the Council to recommend to the Government changes required to be made to any law or to propose the provision of new law in order to secure full and effective participation in society of persons with disabilities, including to facilitate accessibility or any other matter as it deems necessary or expedient.
(2)
For the purposes of making any recommendation under subsection (1), the Council—
(a)
shall consult the relevant ministries, government agencies, bodies or organizations; or
(b)
may consult the private sector or any non-governmental organization as it deems necessary or expedient to do so.
(3)
In formulating its recommendation or proposal under subsection (1), the Council shall have regard to such policies, information and other considerations received during the consultation pursuant to subsection (2) that appear to it to be relevant.
Responsibility of the Government