Full Description
In this first textbook on international and European disability law and policy, Broderick and Ferri analyse the interaction between different legal systems and sources. Guided by the global legal standards of the CRPD, students are equipped with the necessary background on disability, and are given a comprehensive overview of the legal and policy frameworks on disability. The narrative maintains the balance between theory and practice, focusing on the legal framework and challenges in the realm of policy-making, and ensuring that students are aware of current legal debates and controversial issues in the field. Accommodating different learning styles, the book employs a range of accessible features which include learning outcomes for each chapter, problem questions, group activities, extracts from legal debates and more. Including case studies and examples from around the world, this book has a truly global perspective, suitable for introductory and advanced modules in law departments, as well as interdisciplinary courses.
Contents
Part I. The International Framework: 1. Building the foundations: disability theory and core themes; 2. The protection of the rights of persons with disabilities under international human rights law before the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; 3. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; 4. Equality and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities; 5. Accessibility for persons with disabilities; 6. Legal capacity and human dignity; 7. Persons with disabilities and the justice system; 8. The right to work of persons with disabilities; 9. Disability rights, social inclusion and core policy issues; Part II. The European Union Framework: 10. Disability law and policy in the European Union; 11. Disability discrimination in European Union law; 12. Accessibility in European Union law; Part III. The Regional Frameworks: 13. Disability law and policy in the Council of Europe; 14. Disability law and policy in the inter-American human rights system; 15. Disability law and policy in the African human rights system and in the Asian transnational regime.
