Public Consultations of Indigenous People: Peru's Law

A description some of the most salient aspects of the Peruvian Public Consultations Act.

On May 19, 2010, the Congress of the Republic of Peru enacted the “Right to the Public Consultations of Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples Act” (hereinafter “Public Consultations Act”), with 62 votes in favor, 7 against and 6 abstentions.

This article describes some of the most salient aspects of the Peruvian Public Consultations Act.