The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CPRD) by the United Nations in 2006 is the first comprehensive and binding treaty on the rights of people with disabilities. This book analyses the development of disability rights as an international human rights movement. Focusing on the United States and countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East the book examines the status of people with disabilities under international law prior to the adoption of the CPRD, and follows the development of human rights protections through the convention's drafting process.
The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CPRD) by the United Nations in 2006 is the first comprehensive and binding treaty on the rights of people with disabilities. This book analyses the development of disability rights as an international human rights movement. Focusing on the United States and countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East the book examines the status of people with disabilities under international law prior to the adoption of the CPRD, and follows the development of human rights protections through the convention's drafting process.
Arlene S. Kanter is the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Law and Director of the Disability Law and Policy Program at Syracuse University College of Law, USA.
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Introduction 1. The Development and Adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities 2. The Right to Live in the Community For People with Disabilities 3. The Right to Liberty and Security under Article 14 of the CRPD 4. The Right to Be Free From Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment and Punishment Under Article 15 of the CRPD 5. Protecting the Physical and Mental Integrity of the Person and the Right to Health 6. Access to Justice For People with Disabilities 7. The Right to Legal Capacity and Supported Decision-Making 8. Moving Beyond the CRPD: Will it Make A Difference
Introduction 1. The Development and Adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities 2. The Right to Live in the Community For People with Disabilities 3. The Right to Liberty and Security under Article 14 of the CRPD 4. The Right to Be Free From Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment and Punishment Under Article 15 of the CRPD 5. Protecting the Physical and Mental Integrity of the Person and the Right to Health 6. Access to Justice For People with Disabilities 7. The Right to Legal Capacity and Supported Decision-Making 8. Moving Beyond the CRPD: Will it Make A Difference
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