The Spanish constitution protects the rights of people with disabilities. (in particular section 49 of the Spanish constitution). Additionally Spain ratified in 2008 the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This international agreement was crystallized into law 26/2011 of the 1st August, modifying several previous laws that were not in complete compliance with this UN convention.
Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Australian PM Predicts End of Days
by David Darby •
The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, is well known for her deadpan style when speaking to the media. Some have even said she is a little on the boring side as a public speaker. Well, in a spoof video, available on YouTube shows her in a different light, still with the straight faced delivery, but explaining how the Mayans were correct and the end of the World is nigh.
Lunch Dear?
by David Darby •
A 68-year-old man called Frederick Hengl was arrested in Oceanside, San Diego, recently and charged with the murder of his wife. His arrest took place in a local bar, as police had just been to his house after reports of a disgusting smell emanating from the premises. On climbing through a window the first officer on the scene found several body parts cooking on the stove and a severed head in the freezer.
Honestly!
by David Darby •
It’s the honesty game! You work as a cab driver in downtown Singapore and a couple leave 620,000 euros in the back of your cab. What do you do?
Well, this actually happened to veteran cab driver Sia Ka Tian, 70, who couldn’t believe what he was seeing when he found the cash on the back seat, left there by a couple who were on holiday in Singapore. But, despite his shock, he returned to his depot and handed the black paper bag, along with the cash, into the lost property office.
Company Car?
by David Darby •
Off to Germany now, Saarland to be exact, where a driver was pulled over for speeding. Just a routine stop for the traffic cops. However, they were just a little shocked at what they found inside the vehicle.
Happy New Year!
by Editor •
Restaurante Calabajio’s Menus
by Editor •
A selection of nine individual menus served by Almulñécar’s stylish restaurante on Playa Calabajó, Taramay.
International Club of Salobreña
by ICS •
November newsletter from Helen at the International Club of Salobreña
Vote Donkey!
by David Darby •
We love a good animal story here at the Seaside Gazette, and it doesn’t come more bizarre than in Quito, Ecuador, where a donkey has attempted to put himself up for election to the legislature.
The Sign of an Idiot
by David Darby •
It begins with a woman who was caught on video by a mobile phone user when she decided she was in far too much of a hurry to hang around behind a school bus that had stopped, so she drove along the sidewalk (pavement). Now, a judge, after viewing the footage has handed down a ruling that she must hold up a sign that says ‘idiot’ at the intersection.