The development of disability rights under international law from charity to human rights / [electronic resource] :
Arlene S. Kanter.
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2015.
- 1 online resource (vii, 351 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 under Article 19 -- 3. The right to liberty and security under Article 14 -- 4. The right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment under Article 15 -- 5. Protecting the physical and mental integrity of the person and the right to health under Articles 17 and 25 -- 6. Access to justice for people with disabilities under Article 13 -- 7. The right to legal capacity and supported decision-making under Article 12 -- 8. Moving beyond the CRPD : will it make a difference?
9780203711712 (ebook : PDF)
Human rights. People with disabilities--International cooperation. People with disabilities--Legal status, laws, etc.