The document summarizes the key findings and recommendations from the Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry into the implementation of disabled people's right to independent living under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in the UK. The committee found that the UK government has not fully met its obligations under the UNCRPD and that existing UK law and policy are insufficient to implement Article 19, which guarantees disabled people's right to independent living. The committee made several recommendations, including that the UK develop a robust national implementation plan for the UNCRPD and clarify how compliance will be ensured across the different nations.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities A Study on Banglad...Md. Golam Mostafa
The document is a study by the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh on the country's compliance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It provides context on the growth of human rights and discussions around ensuring the effective enjoyment of rights. It also examines debates around defining and enforcing economic, social and cultural rights, and discusses how Bangladesh recognizes these rights domestically and its obligations under international treaties.
This document provides an overview of Unit 1 - Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care. It discusses the aims of the unit, which are to equip learners with an understanding of how laws are made and applied in health and social care settings. Learners will develop knowledge of relevant law and policy and have opportunities to apply this knowledge in practice settings. The document outlines some key topics that will be covered, including the legal framework for health and social care practitioners, sources of law and policy, and how ethics informs practice.
Inclusive local decision making & the UNCRPDneilmcrowther
This document summarizes key points about nothing decisions being made about disabled people without their involvement. It discusses the social model of disability and principles of equal rights and participation. The UNCRPD emphasizes consultation and involvement of disabled people's organizations. Examples from the UK show involvement at national and local levels in policymaking, implementation, elected office, and through disabled people's organizations. Co-production is highlighted as moving beyond consultation to partnership.
This document is the government's response to a report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights regarding implementation of disabled people's right to independent living. It acknowledges the barriers faced by disabled people in achieving choice, control and participation. The government is developing a new Disability Strategy focused on realizing aspirations, individual control, and changing attitudes. It will build on the UK's leadership in disability rights and commitment to independent living. The strategy will be informed by over 5,000 responses from disabled people and their organizations.
Success and challenges in implementing comprehensive crime prevention and cri...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses a United Nations congress on crime prevention and criminal justice. It summarizes the links between promoting the rule of law, sustainable development, and comprehensive approaches to crime prevention and criminal justice reforms. Key points highlighted include that well-functioning justice systems and rule of law are critical for development, and that United Nations instruments and policy documents have increasingly recognized the impact of crimes like corruption and organized crime on development outcomes.
The Nepalese legal system has been influenced by several other legal systems:
- Common law has had the greatest influence, introducing concepts like constitutional monarchy, an independent judiciary, adversarial legal proceedings, and the rule of law.
- Civil law introduced codes and influenced areas like evidence rules, administrative bodies, and judicial appointments.
- Socialist law influenced rights protections in the constitution and policies around land reform, industries, and social welfare.
- The Hindu religious legal system previously dominated and still influences issues of morality, culture, caste divisions, and religious practices and freedoms.
Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area o...FIAN Norge
This document presents the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The principles were adopted in 2011 and clarify that states have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill economic, social, and cultural rights both within their territories and extraterritorially. The principles cover the scope of state jurisdiction and responsibility, obligations regarding international organizations and agreements, and obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill these rights.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities A Study on Banglad...Md. Golam Mostafa
The document is a study by the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh on the country's compliance with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It provides context on the growth of human rights and discussions around ensuring the effective enjoyment of rights. It also examines debates around defining and enforcing economic, social and cultural rights, and discusses how Bangladesh recognizes these rights domestically and its obligations under international treaties.
This document provides an overview of Unit 1 - Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care. It discusses the aims of the unit, which are to equip learners with an understanding of how laws are made and applied in health and social care settings. Learners will develop knowledge of relevant law and policy and have opportunities to apply this knowledge in practice settings. The document outlines some key topics that will be covered, including the legal framework for health and social care practitioners, sources of law and policy, and how ethics informs practice.
Inclusive local decision making & the UNCRPDneilmcrowther
This document summarizes key points about nothing decisions being made about disabled people without their involvement. It discusses the social model of disability and principles of equal rights and participation. The UNCRPD emphasizes consultation and involvement of disabled people's organizations. Examples from the UK show involvement at national and local levels in policymaking, implementation, elected office, and through disabled people's organizations. Co-production is highlighted as moving beyond consultation to partnership.
This document is the government's response to a report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights regarding implementation of disabled people's right to independent living. It acknowledges the barriers faced by disabled people in achieving choice, control and participation. The government is developing a new Disability Strategy focused on realizing aspirations, individual control, and changing attitudes. It will build on the UK's leadership in disability rights and commitment to independent living. The strategy will be informed by over 5,000 responses from disabled people and their organizations.
Success and challenges in implementing comprehensive crime prevention and cri...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses a United Nations congress on crime prevention and criminal justice. It summarizes the links between promoting the rule of law, sustainable development, and comprehensive approaches to crime prevention and criminal justice reforms. Key points highlighted include that well-functioning justice systems and rule of law are critical for development, and that United Nations instruments and policy documents have increasingly recognized the impact of crimes like corruption and organized crime on development outcomes.
The Nepalese legal system has been influenced by several other legal systems:
- Common law has had the greatest influence, introducing concepts like constitutional monarchy, an independent judiciary, adversarial legal proceedings, and the rule of law.
- Civil law introduced codes and influenced areas like evidence rules, administrative bodies, and judicial appointments.
- Socialist law influenced rights protections in the constitution and policies around land reform, industries, and social welfare.
- The Hindu religious legal system previously dominated and still influences issues of morality, culture, caste divisions, and religious practices and freedoms.
Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area o...FIAN Norge
This document presents the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The principles were adopted in 2011 and clarify that states have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill economic, social, and cultural rights both within their territories and extraterritorially. The principles cover the scope of state jurisdiction and responsibility, obligations regarding international organizations and agreements, and obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill these rights.
The Disability Discrimination Act introduced a disability equality duty for public authorities in 2005. The general duty requires public authorities to consider how their functions impact disabled people and promote disability equality. The specific duty requires public authorities to publish a Disability Equality Scheme, involve disabled people in its development, and review it every three years. Disability Equality Schemes must include an action plan, arrangements for gathering disability impact information, and an annual report. Public authorities can be challenged in court for not complying with their general or specific duties. Lawyers can use the duties to gather evidence of discrimination or challenge potentially discriminatory policies and legislation.
The right to health, particularly for in relation to vulnerable groupsFEANTSA
Presentation by Cezary Wlodarczyk, Council of Europe at a FEANTSA conference on "The Right to Health is a Human Right: Ensuring Access to Health for People who are Homeless", 2006
Presentation by human rights activist Myra Kovary on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Presented on Nov. 11, 2009 for the US Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry.
Proposals for a national access to living schemeneilmcrowther
Proposals for a national Access to Living Scheme designed to advance the rights of disabled people to live independently and to be included in the community
2013 uncrpd parallel report of the philippine coalitionAkkapp Pasig
What: (UNCRPD 2014) Persons With Disabilities Sensitivity Dialogue With Media Practitioners...
Where: Luxent Hotel (51 Timog Avenue, South Triangle 1103 Quezon City, Philippines)...
When: June 30, 2014 - Monday...
What Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. ...
1. The Civil Code of Vietnam outlines the general provisions and basic principles governing civil relations, including personal and property rights.
2. It establishes that individuals have equal civil legal capacity and outlines when minors and other individuals may have restrictions on their civil act capacity to enter into contracts and transactions.
3. The Code aims to protect individual and state interests through principles like free will, equality, good faith, responsibility for obligations, and respect for customs, morality, and other's rights.
The document provides an overview of various international and national frameworks related to human rights and sustainability. It discusses the key principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Global Compact, Social Accountability 8000, Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Global Reporting Initiative Standards, and India's National Voluntary Guidelines. It also outlines Aditya Birla Group's sustainability vision and model, which aims to make the group a leader in sustainable business practices across its global operations by 2017.
IBA Business and Human Rights Guidance for Bar AssociationsRocio Paniagua
Bar associations can play a key role in promoting awareness and implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) among lawyers. This document provides guidance to bar associations on strategies they could adopt, including:
1) Establishing an organizational structure like a committee to oversee business and human rights initiatives.
2) Setting objectives, timelines, and metrics to ensure effective implementation of awareness, education, and capacity building programs on the UNGPs.
3) Raising awareness of the UNGPs among all members through various communications and highlighting the principles' relevance to legal practice areas.
Arie Rimmerman: Community Residential Options for Persons with ID in the Ligh...Beitissie1
The document summarizes a lecture on community residential options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in light of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It discusses Israel's policy of deinstitutionalization and transitioning people with IDD from large residential facilities to community-based housing with four or fewer residents and appropriate supports. The lecture recommends closing all large facilities within 10 years and establishing a planning committee to oversee the transition process and ensure stakeholders are involved.
UCD NEW STATUTORY DUTY TO HAVE REGARD TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITY 12th Nov ...kieran rose
The document discusses Ireland's new statutory duty for public bodies to have regard for human rights and equality in performing their functions. It was established by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 and requires public bodies to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity, and protect human rights. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission provides guidance to public bodies on developing policies and operational standards related to human rights and equality. The document discusses how this new duty relates to Dublin City Council's functions such as social housing, community facilities, and regeneration initiatives.
Making the right to housing justiciable for all is possibleFEANTSA
Presentation given by Bernard Lacharme, Haut Comité pour le logement des personnes at a FEANTSA conference on "People who are homeless can be housed:
An insight into successful practices from across Europe", Cardiff, Wales, 2008
This summary report from the Australian Law Reform Commission examines laws and legal frameworks that deny or diminish equal recognition of people with disabilities. It recommends establishing national decision-making principles and a supported decision-making model based on the roles of "supporters" and "representatives" to assist people with disabilities in making decisions. The report also considers applying this model in areas like the National Disability Insurance Scheme, social security, aged care, and access to justice. It aims to ensure Commonwealth laws respect the rights and autonomy of people with disabilities.
Cm rec(2019)1 on preventing and combating sexism.pdfSashaKhudyakova
The document discusses a recommendation adopted by the Council of Europe to prevent and combat sexism. It defines sexism and establishes a continuum between gender stereotypes, sexism, and violence against women. The recommendation encourages governments to take measures to prevent sexism in public and private spheres, drawing on an appended definition and guidelines. These include developing legislation, policies and programs, and monitoring progress in implementing the recommendation. The goal is to create a Europe free from sexism and its manifestations.
Peer support and DPULOs: three case studies (DRUK)Rich Watts
Three excellent case studies from Disability Rights UK on how DPULOs can help commissioners with peer support in different ways. You can find the original on the DRUK website here: http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/dpulocasestudies.htm
Fascinating report of an ADASS roundtable in the south west on commissioning. Worth reading for an insight into the challenges commissioners face and some of the ways they're thinking of addressing these challenges.
ULOs: 2010 and beyond conference -- Cambridgeshire ULORich Watts
The document discusses the development of the Cambridgeshire User Led Organisation (ULO) over the past year. It outlines key successes such as becoming a legally constituted charity, developing a business plan, and establishing a transition board. Ongoing challenges include recruiting staff, engaging new members, and maintaining financial viability. The ULO aims to give a stronger voice to local disabled people and be run by and for users. Lessons learned emphasize gaining a clear mandate, focusing on outcomes, and managing politics.
Speech about DPULOs to Personalisation Expert Panel conference, 6 DecemberRich Watts
Here's the text of my speech to the Personalisation Expert Panel conference today. (Unfortunately, I couldn't make it in person, so Berni Vincent kindly read the speech for me.)
Impact of Personal Budgets in Adult Social - final reportRich Watts
In 2008, Essex County Council (ECC) commissioned ecdp and OPM to follow people over 3 years as they use cash payments for adult social care within Essex.
This study provides a unique opportunity to fully understand the experiences of people living with a personal budget over this time - a perspective that is often overlooked.
This is the full report that contains findings from the third and final round of research with service users, frontline practitioners and providers in Essex who are working to facilitate self-directed support across the county.
You can read 5 other associated briefing papers and 3 videos that provide the lived experience of users over the last 3 years on ecdp's website: www.ecdp.org.uk.
Community Support Fund application form, July 2012Rich Watts
The Community Support Fund is a community-based package of financial and non-financial support for disabled people in the areas affected by the Remploy factory closures. Full details here: http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/communitysupportfund
This is the application form. It can also be downloaded here (along with other alternative formats): http://dev.odi.gov.uk/odi-projects/community-support-fund/how-to-apply.php
The Disability Discrimination Act introduced a disability equality duty for public authorities in 2005. The general duty requires public authorities to consider how their functions impact disabled people and promote disability equality. The specific duty requires public authorities to publish a Disability Equality Scheme, involve disabled people in its development, and review it every three years. Disability Equality Schemes must include an action plan, arrangements for gathering disability impact information, and an annual report. Public authorities can be challenged in court for not complying with their general or specific duties. Lawyers can use the duties to gather evidence of discrimination or challenge potentially discriminatory policies and legislation.
The right to health, particularly for in relation to vulnerable groupsFEANTSA
Presentation by Cezary Wlodarczyk, Council of Europe at a FEANTSA conference on "The Right to Health is a Human Right: Ensuring Access to Health for People who are Homeless", 2006
Presentation by human rights activist Myra Kovary on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Presented on Nov. 11, 2009 for the US Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry.
Proposals for a national access to living schemeneilmcrowther
Proposals for a national Access to Living Scheme designed to advance the rights of disabled people to live independently and to be included in the community
2013 uncrpd parallel report of the philippine coalitionAkkapp Pasig
What: (UNCRPD 2014) Persons With Disabilities Sensitivity Dialogue With Media Practitioners...
Where: Luxent Hotel (51 Timog Avenue, South Triangle 1103 Quezon City, Philippines)...
When: June 30, 2014 - Monday...
What Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. ...
1. The Civil Code of Vietnam outlines the general provisions and basic principles governing civil relations, including personal and property rights.
2. It establishes that individuals have equal civil legal capacity and outlines when minors and other individuals may have restrictions on their civil act capacity to enter into contracts and transactions.
3. The Code aims to protect individual and state interests through principles like free will, equality, good faith, responsibility for obligations, and respect for customs, morality, and other's rights.
The document provides an overview of various international and national frameworks related to human rights and sustainability. It discusses the key principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Global Compact, Social Accountability 8000, Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Global Reporting Initiative Standards, and India's National Voluntary Guidelines. It also outlines Aditya Birla Group's sustainability vision and model, which aims to make the group a leader in sustainable business practices across its global operations by 2017.
IBA Business and Human Rights Guidance for Bar AssociationsRocio Paniagua
Bar associations can play a key role in promoting awareness and implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) among lawyers. This document provides guidance to bar associations on strategies they could adopt, including:
1) Establishing an organizational structure like a committee to oversee business and human rights initiatives.
2) Setting objectives, timelines, and metrics to ensure effective implementation of awareness, education, and capacity building programs on the UNGPs.
3) Raising awareness of the UNGPs among all members through various communications and highlighting the principles' relevance to legal practice areas.
Arie Rimmerman: Community Residential Options for Persons with ID in the Ligh...Beitissie1
The document summarizes a lecture on community residential options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in light of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It discusses Israel's policy of deinstitutionalization and transitioning people with IDD from large residential facilities to community-based housing with four or fewer residents and appropriate supports. The lecture recommends closing all large facilities within 10 years and establishing a planning committee to oversee the transition process and ensure stakeholders are involved.
UCD NEW STATUTORY DUTY TO HAVE REGARD TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITY 12th Nov ...kieran rose
The document discusses Ireland's new statutory duty for public bodies to have regard for human rights and equality in performing their functions. It was established by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 and requires public bodies to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity, and protect human rights. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission provides guidance to public bodies on developing policies and operational standards related to human rights and equality. The document discusses how this new duty relates to Dublin City Council's functions such as social housing, community facilities, and regeneration initiatives.
Making the right to housing justiciable for all is possibleFEANTSA
Presentation given by Bernard Lacharme, Haut Comité pour le logement des personnes at a FEANTSA conference on "People who are homeless can be housed:
An insight into successful practices from across Europe", Cardiff, Wales, 2008
This summary report from the Australian Law Reform Commission examines laws and legal frameworks that deny or diminish equal recognition of people with disabilities. It recommends establishing national decision-making principles and a supported decision-making model based on the roles of "supporters" and "representatives" to assist people with disabilities in making decisions. The report also considers applying this model in areas like the National Disability Insurance Scheme, social security, aged care, and access to justice. It aims to ensure Commonwealth laws respect the rights and autonomy of people with disabilities.
Cm rec(2019)1 on preventing and combating sexism.pdfSashaKhudyakova
The document discusses a recommendation adopted by the Council of Europe to prevent and combat sexism. It defines sexism and establishes a continuum between gender stereotypes, sexism, and violence against women. The recommendation encourages governments to take measures to prevent sexism in public and private spheres, drawing on an appended definition and guidelines. These include developing legislation, policies and programs, and monitoring progress in implementing the recommendation. The goal is to create a Europe free from sexism and its manifestations.
Peer support and DPULOs: three case studies (DRUK)Rich Watts
Three excellent case studies from Disability Rights UK on how DPULOs can help commissioners with peer support in different ways. You can find the original on the DRUK website here: http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/dpulocasestudies.htm
Fascinating report of an ADASS roundtable in the south west on commissioning. Worth reading for an insight into the challenges commissioners face and some of the ways they're thinking of addressing these challenges.
ULOs: 2010 and beyond conference -- Cambridgeshire ULORich Watts
The document discusses the development of the Cambridgeshire User Led Organisation (ULO) over the past year. It outlines key successes such as becoming a legally constituted charity, developing a business plan, and establishing a transition board. Ongoing challenges include recruiting staff, engaging new members, and maintaining financial viability. The ULO aims to give a stronger voice to local disabled people and be run by and for users. Lessons learned emphasize gaining a clear mandate, focusing on outcomes, and managing politics.
Speech about DPULOs to Personalisation Expert Panel conference, 6 DecemberRich Watts
Here's the text of my speech to the Personalisation Expert Panel conference today. (Unfortunately, I couldn't make it in person, so Berni Vincent kindly read the speech for me.)
Impact of Personal Budgets in Adult Social - final reportRich Watts
In 2008, Essex County Council (ECC) commissioned ecdp and OPM to follow people over 3 years as they use cash payments for adult social care within Essex.
This study provides a unique opportunity to fully understand the experiences of people living with a personal budget over this time - a perspective that is often overlooked.
This is the full report that contains findings from the third and final round of research with service users, frontline practitioners and providers in Essex who are working to facilitate self-directed support across the county.
You can read 5 other associated briefing papers and 3 videos that provide the lived experience of users over the last 3 years on ecdp's website: www.ecdp.org.uk.
Community Support Fund application form, July 2012Rich Watts
The Community Support Fund is a community-based package of financial and non-financial support for disabled people in the areas affected by the Remploy factory closures. Full details here: http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/communitysupportfund
This is the application form. It can also be downloaded here (along with other alternative formats): http://dev.odi.gov.uk/odi-projects/community-support-fund/how-to-apply.php
Merton CIL is a grassroots organization run by disabled people that aims to promote independence and inclusion for disabled and deaf people in Merton. They do this by challenging discrimination, encouraging disabled people to achieve change locally, and celebrating diversity among disabled people. As a membership organization, Merton CIL provides peer support, information and advice services, and advocates for services that better meet the needs of disabled people. They believe in the social model of disability and focus on reducing societal barriers faced by disabled individuals.
This document provides guidance for funders on addressing the rights and requirements of disabled people within the funding process. It summarizes the key activities of the Disability Rights Commission in promoting equality and preventing discrimination against disabled people. It also outlines the definition of disability and protections provided under the Disability Discrimination Act, including protections from different forms of discrimination in employment. The document aims to help funders support organizations that provide services promoting the rights of disabled people as defined by law.
The document provides an overview of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. It discusses the timeline of the convention, its purpose of promoting equality for persons with disabilities, and the general principles of non-discrimination, accessibility, participation, and respect for dignity. It also outlines the rights protected in the convention relating to education, health, employment and more.
Convention on the rights of Persons with disability- U.C.C San LUisAdela Perez del Viso
1) Argentina ratified the Inter-American Convention on Protecting the Human Rights of Older Persons by depositing the instrument of ratification at the headquarters of the Organization of American States in Washington D.C. 2) The convention protects the rights of older persons at all ages and promotes their autonomy and ability to enjoy an active, independent life with health, security, integration and participation. 3) Argentina is the fifth state to ratify the convention, following Uruguay, Costa Rica, Bolivia and Ecuador in adopting this pioneering convention on protecting the rights of older persons.
This draft proposed following main issue related to Urban Livelihoods:
• The Right to Work has to be recognised and legislated as a Fundamental Right.
• Complementary laws have to be put in place to provide Living Wages and Social Security.
• Secure Shelter near Work is a necessity for the urban poor.
• Government must assist community based Self Help programmes.
• Participatory Research yields Norms for planning livelihoods and shelter.
• Both require the three basic elements of Legal Credit, Space, and Tenure.
• There has to be Accountability and accessible Grievance Redressal Mechanisms.
International covenant on economic, social and culturalHaytham Senbill
The document summarizes the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). It commits signatories to work toward granting economic, social, and cultural rights, including labor rights, the right to health, education, and an adequate standard of living. The ICESCR establishes rights like work, social security, family life, health, education, and participation in cultural life. It is monitored by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to ensure progressive realization of these rights.
In order to provide a time frame during which Governments and organizations could implement the activities recommended in the World Programme of Action, the General Assembly proclaimed 1983-1992 the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons*.
With regard to education and employment of persons with disabilities, the General Assembly adopted the “Tallinn Guidelines for Action on Human Resources Development in the Field of Disability” in 1989**. They provided a framework for promoting participation, training and employment of persons with disabilities within all government ministries and on all levels of national policy-making in order to equalize opportunities for persons with disabilities.
In 1991, the General Assembly adopted the Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness and for the Improvement of Mental Health Care***. The resolution’s twenty-five principles defined fundamental freedoms and basic rights of persons with mental illness.
The document discusses the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Philippines' commitment to upholding universal human rights standards. It outlines 4 thematic objectives for the Philippines' Second Human Rights Plan of Action (PHRP II): 1) mainstreaming international human rights standards into domestic laws and policies, 2) enhancing mechanisms to address impunity for human rights violations, 3) establishing a coordinated monitoring system for ICCPR compliance, and 4) strengthening measures on International Humanitarian Law and the Rule of Law. Key indicators and accountable agencies are identified for each thematic objective.
Equipment Regulations 1998
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
1992
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
2002 (COSHH)
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
By: Oguchi Martins Egbujor 28
This document discusses how human rights shape countries' actions to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It outlines that the right to health is recognized in numerous international treaties and conventions. States have obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill this right. This includes regulating businesses to protect public health, such as restricting tobacco and breastmilk substitute marketing. The document also discusses how various UN committees have clarified that states must ensure businesses respect children's and economic rights through effective legislation and enforcement.
The starting point to stop Land-grabbing by governments
and multinationals, which violates natural and traditional
systems and laws: the need for laws to protect land rights.
1-. In many countries the political arena pays little attention to the rights of farmers.
And yet, “giving away” the land is putting at risk the future of their countries. In the world there are already one billion hungry people. Do we need to increase the number?
2-. Few States have their own laws governing international investments in land, and legal avenues for redress under national law are limited.
And yet, the issues at stake are high:
- the consequences are serious for local populations and local farmers,
- It will eventually be clear that the financial efforts being made to bring hunger and poverty to an end will have been made in vain.
3-. Villagers could redress the issue through international human rights law, focusing on human rights, such as the right to food or to property.
This document discusses vulnerable groups under international human rights law, focusing on women. It outlines the key international agreements and conventions related to women's rights, including the UN Charter, CEDAW, and conferences like those in Mexico City, Copenhagen, Nairobi, and Beijing. CEDAW seeks to eliminate discrimination against women and defines discrimination. It addresses issues like education, employment, health care, economic rights, and equality before the law. State parties report to the CEDAW committee, which monitors implementation. The optional protocol allows individuals to bring complaints. The document also briefly discusses the status of women in India.
U N I C E F ( Nov. 2008) Comprehensive And Holistic Legislative Reform On...Genevieve Whitaker
This document discusses a human rights-based approach to comprehensive and holistic legislative reform on behalf of children's rights. It argues that such an approach must recognize children as rights holders, take a holistic view of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, and involve stakeholders in the reform process. The key principles of a human rights-based approach include universality of rights, interdependence and indivisibility of rights, non-discrimination, participation, and accountability. Legislative reform following these principles would result in a legal framework that effectively protects all children and enables the realization of all their rights.
This document discusses various political and legal concepts in India such as forms of government, the roles and responsibilities of different political institutions, systems of law, fundamental rights, judicial powers, and the directive principles of state policy. It provides information on legislature, executive, judiciary, fundamental rights like equality, freedom of religion, and constitutional remedies. It also summarizes the significance and differences between directive principles of state policy and fundamental rights in India.
This document summarizes key policies related to accessible tourism for people with disabilities, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) and relevant US laws and policies. The UN CRPD establishes the right to accessible travel. In the US, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Air Carriers Access Act (ACAA) are the main laws, though their application is sometimes unclear. The ADA covers accessibility on the ground while the ACAA applies during air travel. Telecommunications and online accessibility are also addressed. Business policies generally lag behind government policies in ensuring accessibility.
This document summarizes key policies and laws related to accessible tourism for people with disabilities, including:
1. The most comprehensive policy is the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which establishes the right to travel freely and accessibility of travel means and destinations.
2. US law is governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for accessibility on the ground and the Air Carriers Access Act (ACAA) for air travel. The Telecommunications Act and Section 508 also promote accessibility of communication technologies.
3. While US law provides strong antidiscrimination protections, it falls short of fully enabling participation in cultural and
The Inter-American Convention on the Rights of Older Persons establishes standards to promote and protect the human rights of older adults aged 60 and over. It recognizes their contributions to society and aims to guarantee their dignity, independence, participation, and inclusion. Key provisions include prohibiting abuse and mistreatment of older persons, adopting measures to attain equality and ensure their engagement, and recognizing rights like non-discrimination, autonomy, safety, and access to long-term care and social security. The Convention provides a framework for States to uphold the human rights of older populations through legislation, policies, and programs.
This document discusses several laws and policies related to promoting gender equality and protecting women's rights in the Philippines. It covers the country's Magna Carta of Women, which seeks to eliminate discrimination against women. It also mentions laws prohibiting sexual harassment and bullying. The document discusses the Philippine GAD program and its goals of expanding economic opportunities for women and accelerating human capital development through gender equality. It concludes by covering laws protecting the socio-economic and cultural rights of indigenous peoples in the Philippines.
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Overview of the mental health system - for Older Leaders 4 ChangeRich Watts
The document discusses mental health systems and supporting people with mental health problems. It examines what is currently in place, current issues, and what people with mental health problems have done to influence change. It explores what older leaders can do to raise awareness of older people's mental health issues and drive further changes to better support those experiencing mental health challenges.
Self-Directed Support in Scotland for people with mental health problems, 1 A...Rich Watts
This document discusses Self-Directed Support (SDS) for people with mental health problems. It summarizes evidence that SDS works by allowing over 70% of people to live independently and get the support they want with dignity and respect, and less than 10% report negative impacts. The document also discusses how SDS can be made to work through adequate funding, promotion, clear referral processes, and understanding that personalization affects staff and services as well as those receiving support.
Self-Directed Support information session - 25 November 2013 event flyerRich Watts
The document announces an information session about self-directed support for mental health in West Dunbartonshire. The session will be held on November 25th, 2013 from 10AM to 12:45PM at Dumbarton Burgh Hall in Dumbarton. It will provide information about direct payments, personalization, and individual budgets. Lunch and information stalls will be available. To reserve a spot, contact Stepping Stones by phone or email by November 16th.
Self directed support and mh - ot b and nd-ti project flier finalRich Watts
The Scottish Parliament passed the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 which gives people more options for how their social care is delivered through empowering people to decide how much control and responsibility they want over their support arrangements. User-led providers want to ensure this opportunity is equally available to people with mental health problems. The National Development Team for Inclusion was commissioned to bring together existing evidence and examples of how self-directed support has worked for people with mental health problems. The work will highlight the benefits of self-directed support for people with mental health problems and what needs to be in place to ensure equal access.
Merton CIL offers a free 3-month peer support program to help disabled and deaf people in Merton gain independence. Volunteers with lived experience of disability provide coaching to set goals and take steps at one's own pace in areas like employment, practical support, or life changes. The peer supporters can relate to similar experiences through confidential support.
Report on Wiltshire CIL's conference on ILF - 24 July 2012Rich Watts
A report on the work done by Wiltshire CIL - a DPULO in the South West - on the Independent Living Fund. This is a great example of the support a DPULO provides people, as well as how they can help represent people's views on different issues.
DPULOs Making A Difference: working with commissionersRich Watts
The document discusses a collection of case studies being commissioned by the Strengthening DPULOs Programme to explore the relationship between commissioners and Disabled People's User-Led Organizations (DPULOs). The case studies aim to provide examples of where DPULOs and commissioners have worked successfully together, the factors that enabled their success, and lessons that can be learned. The collection of case studies will be disseminated widely to help support DPULOs in their work and relationships with commissioners.
Brandon Trust: a personalised approach with children and familiesRich Watts
The organisation I'm a trustee for - Brandon Trust - is running an excellent event on 14 November on its personalised approach with children and families. The day will be an opportunity to hear from some of those involved in this exciting area of work.
If you'd like to attend, contact Brandon Trust through the website, www.brandontrust.org or call on 01208 72162
Full notes from a presentation on User-Led Organisations. This was done at the NCASC 2012 in Eastbourne, done jointly with research in practice for adults and the Strengthening DPULOs Programme.
A presentation on User-Led Organisations. This was done at the NCASC 2012 in Eastbourne, done jointly with research in practice for adults and the Strengthening DPULOs Programme.
In partnership with Jobcentre Plus and the private sector group MITIE, Essex Unite is ecdp's ground-breaking work experience training programme designed to offer unemployed disabled individuals the opportunity to participate in meaningful work placements to give them the drive, experience and confidence needed to get into paid employment.
User engagement research final report - summary, july 2012Rich Watts
Since March, ecdp has been working with our members and other disabled and older people from across Essex and with a variety of lived experience, to understand how views of health and social care can be effectively captured. In total we engaged directly with 121 people for this work and indirectly engaged with over 470 people and 21 organisations. We also distributed almost 1,000 separate pieces of promotional material to other stakeholders across the county.
This is the summary of this research, which was presented to HealthWatch Essex in July 2012.
For more information, please visit www.ecdp.org.uk
User engagement research final report - final, july 2012Rich Watts
Since March, ecdp has been working with our members and other disabled and older people from across Essex and with a variety of lived experience, to understand how views of health and social care can be effectively captured. In total we engaged directly with 121 people for this work and indirectly engaged with over 470 people and 21 organisations. We also distributed almost 1,000 separate pieces of promotional material to other stakeholders across the county.
This is the final report of this research, which was presented to HealthWatch Essex in July 2012.
For more information, please visit www.ecdp.org.uk
Community Support Fund - Organisation information packRich Watts
The Community Support Fund is a community-based package of financial and non-financial support for disabled people in the areas affected by the Remploy factory closures. Full details here: http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/communitysupportfund
CommunitySupport Fund guidance notes, July 2012Rich Watts
The document provides guidance notes for applying to the Community Support Fund, which aims to support individuals affected by the closures of Remploy factories. The fund can support projects that help individuals play a more active role in their community or make the transition from sheltered to mainstream employment. Applications will be assessed based on how well the proposed project meets the fund's objectives, is based on evidence of local need, involves partnership with other organizations, and can be successfully delivered. Awards will be made in a series of rounds with closing dates published online.
Are You Ready for Business? DPULO toolkitRich Watts
The ‘Are you ready for Business?’ pack provides an in-depth reference and audit guide for smaller/fledgling User Led Organisations. The purpose of the pack is to enable ULOs to assess current business capacity and skills, provide an example of governance and organisational structures and enable identification of strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
The pack has been produced by the Fusion User Led Organisation based on its own experiences. More information is available here: http://www.livingoptions.org
JCHR Independent Living report - seminar presentation
1. JOINT COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RIGHTS INQUIRY – IMPLEMENTATION
OF DISABLED PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Parliamentary Seminar – 21st March 2012
2.
3. What we will address
An overview of the Inquiry
Understanding UNCRPD & the government‟s
obligations
Key findings and recommendations
Concluding remarks
4. Overview of the Inquiry
Terms of reference focused on:
Effectiveness of existing strategy, policy and
legislation
The impact of spending decisions
Disabled people‟s involvement in policy
development and decision-making
Monitoring and implementation of the
Convention
5. Overview of the Inquiry
Over 100 pieces of written and oral evidence
Committee visited Essex Coalition of Disabled
People
Session with Minister for Disabled People,
Minister for Care Services and Minister for
Local Government
7. Purpose of the Convention
Re-affirms the human rights of “persons with disabilities”
as set out in ICCPR, ICESCR and other UN Treaties
(e.g. UNCRC, UNCEDAW)
Situates these human rights in the context of disability
e.g. right to live independently and to be included in the
community
(officially) does not introduce new rights
Based on social model of disability
Sets out the steps States must take to protect, promote
and ensure the human rights of disabled people
8. Structure of the Convention
Articles 1-9 are considered to be „cross-cutting‟ Articles
of general application e.g. Purpose, general principles,
general obligations, equality and non-discrimination,
awareness raising, accessibility
Articles 10-30 are „substantive‟ Articles e.g. Legal
Capacity, Access to Justice, Education, Health, Political
Participation
Articles 31-50 concern implementation and monitoring
e.g. data collection, international cooperation, role of the
CRPD Committee, national implementation and
monitoring
9. Article 3 – General Principles
The principles of the present Convention shall be:
Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy
including the freedom to make one's own choices, and
independence of persons;
Non-discrimination;
Full and effective participation and inclusion in society;
Respect for difference and acceptance of „persons
with disabilities‟ as part of human diversity and
humanity;
Equality of opportunity;
Accessibility;
Equality between men and women;
Respect for the evolving capacities of „children with
disabilities‟ and respect for the right of „children with
disabilities‟ to preserve their identities.
10. A human rights convention or a
social development convention?
UNCRPD blurs the distinction between civil and
political rights and economic and social rights
“Not enough just to open the door. Many
disabled people require the material support to
pass through it” Prof. Gerard Quinn
Articles co-mingle different classes of rights:
Positive obligations underpinning civil and
political rights, reasonable accommodation, civil
and political rights contingent on economic and
social rights e.g. Article 19
„Substantive freedom‟ – Amartya Sen
11. Article 4 - General obligations
States Parties undertake:
a) To adopt all appropriate law, policy and measures
to implement the Convention
b) To modify or abolish existing laws, regulations,
customs and practices that constitute discrimination
c) To take into account the protection and promotion
of the human rights of „persons with disabilities‟ in all
policies and programmes;
d) To refrain from engaging in any act or practice that
is inconsistent with the present Convention and to
ensure that public authorities and institutions act in
conformity with the present Convention;
12. Article 4 – General
Obligations
e) To take all appropriate measures to eliminate
discrimination on „the basis of disability‟
2 Take measures to progressively realise economic,
social and cultural rights
3 Consult with actively involve disabled people in
implementation
5. Ensure all parts of „federal States‟ are covered
13. Article 19 - Living independently
and being included in the
community
States Parties to the present Convention recognize the equal
right of all „persons with disabilities‟ to live in the community,
with choices equal to others, and shall take effective and
appropriate measures to facilitate full enjoyment by „persons
with disabilities‟ of this right and their full inclusion and
participation in the community, including by ensuring that:
14. Article 19 continued
a) „Persons with disabilities‟ have the opportunity
to choose their place of residence and where and
with whom they live on an equal basis with others
and are not obliged to live in a particular living
arrangement;
b) „Persons with disabilities‟ have access to a
range of in-home, residential and other community
support services, including personal assistance
necessary to support living and inclusion in the
community, and to prevent isolation or
segregation from the community;
c) Community services and facilities for the
general population are available on an equal basis
15. Article 19 requires a variety of
different actions and measures.
Article 19 (a) implies rights to self-determination in
relation to matters affecting where and with whom a
disabled person lives and the means by which disabled
people are involved in decisions affecting them.
This suggests a need for legal and/or administrative
mechanisms which protect and promote choice and
control regarding where and with whom disabled people
live.
16. Article 19 (b) appears to recognise social and economic
rights of disabled people and as such obliges a
contracting State to:
“take measures to the maximum of its available
resources with a view to achieving progressively the full
realization of these rights, without prejudice to those
obligations contained in the present Convention that are
immediately applicable according to international law”.
17. Article 19 (c) is more in the nature of civil and political
rights
Non-discrimination in relation to accessing goods and
services, including the duty to make reasonable
accommodations, legislative measures for which are
required with immediate effect, and the promotion of
accessibility
19. Status of the Convention in UK
and EU law
Minister indicated government view that
Convention was „soft law‟
“Soft law” is the term generally used to
describe standards which do not have the
status of being legally binding on the State in
international law. Treaties are legally binding
on the state in international law and the
obligations contained in treaties are always
“hard law”.
The government should fulfil its obligations on
this basis & counter public misperceptions
20. Status of the Convention in UK
and EU law
Does not have direct effect in domestic Courts
Legal effect via Human Rights Act 1998 and
European Communities Act 1972
ECtHR has begun to take note of UNCRPD –
UK government bound by its judgements and
UK courts will be influenced by its
jurisprudence
EU has ratified UNCRPD – required to
interpret EU law and regulation compatibly
with the Convention
UK has also ratified the „Optional Protocol‟ ,
enabling individual petition to the UNCRPD
21. Is government meeting is
general obligations?
Witnesses unclear as to status of documents
such as the Independent Living Strategy &
2020 Roadmap
JCHR recommended forthcoming Disability
Strategy be basis for UK national
implementation plan
Must be „robust, targeted and deliverable, co-
produced with disabled people and cover all
aspects of the Convention‟
Should include clear milestones and be
monitored by an independent body
22. Is government meeting is
general obligations?
No evidence of UNCRPD playing a part in relevant
policy development and decisions – seeks
commitment from government to Parliament that it will
give due consideration to UNCRPD when making new
policy and legislation
Poor quality Equality Impact Assessments & confusion
over duties of government and public authorities to
conduct them
Regrets exclusion from English specific duties of
explicit EIA requirement and calls for revision of
promotion of EIA via statutory guidance
Recommends a unified assessment of cumulative
impact of proposals affecting independent living,
23. Is government meeting is
general obligations?
Unclear what arrangements exist to ensure
compliance by public authorities
Government should clarify how implementation is
coordinated across Westminster, Holyrood, Cardiff
and Belfast
Seeks assurances of disabled people‟s involvement,
not just their consultation, describes the lack of an
explicit requirement to involve disabled people in the
English specific duties as a „retrogressive step‟ and
recommends government actively promote such
involvement in line with the General Obligations under
Article 4 (2)
Notes low awareness of UNCRPD among disabled
people and recommends government work with
disabled people to rectify this
24. Is UK law and policy sufficient to
implement Article 19?
Existing „matrix‟ of human rights, equality and
community care law insufficient
Right to control should be rolled out nationwide if
pilots show positive results
Independent living should be an outcome in reformed
community care law, contrary to the Law
Commission‟s conclusions
Right to advocacy in 1986 Disabled Persons Act
should be modified and implemented
25. Is UK law and policy sufficient to
implement Article 19?
But filling the gaps not enough….
Recommend an assessment of the need for and
feasibility of freestanding legislation to give more
concrete effect in UK law to right to independent living
Chimes with comment by CoE Human Rights
Commissioner (March 2012): “There is a need to
define a level of support below which one‟s dignity and
ability to be included in the community is
compromised. Any person should be empowered to
enforce their entitlement to this level of support.”
26. Other policy
recommendations
National and local government should monitor and promote
innovative practices which employ personalisation to
mitigate the impact of spending cuts
Government should measure the effectiveness of roll out of
personal budgets in social care and health on choice and
control
Government should consider what steps are required to
ensure portability measures comply with Article 19
The Disability Strategy should address the rights of disabled
people in residential settings
Disabled people in residential settings should not face
financial disincentives to paid employment
The Government should, in partnership with disabled
people‟s organisations, monitor the extent to which
regulation and inspection frameworks are promoting
independent living in both domiciliary and institutional
27. Other policy
recommendations
Government should legislate to clarify that home care
delivered by private and voluntary sector bodies falls
within the scope of the Human Rights Act
Continue to support and develop the role of Disabled
People‟s User-Led Organisations to enable them to
provide independent information, advice, and
advocacy services
Government should refrain from contributing to
representations of disabled people which cause
negative public attitudes or hostility
The Government should monitor the extent to which
access to redress and justice for disabled people is
affected by the provisions of the Legal Aid, Sentencing
and Punishment of Offenders Bill, and the effect this
has on their right to independent living. The Disability
Strategy should include action to be taken to ensure
28. The impact of national and local
spending decisions
Concern expressed to the Committee about
the individual and cumulative impacts of
reforms and spending decisions
Disability Living Allowance, Housing Benefit,
the Independent Living Fund, Legal Aid and
local authority funding of adult social care on
the right to independent living
Do these reforms amount to breaches or
„retrogression‟ in relation to Article 19?
29. When might reform or spending
decisions amount to
retrogression?
“There is a strong presumption that retrogressive
measures taken in relation to the right to social security
are prohibited under the Covenant. If any deliberately
retrogressive measures are taken, the State party has
the burden of proving that they have been
introduced after the most careful consideration of
all alternatives and that they are duly justified by
reference to the totality of the rights provided for in the
Covenant, in the context of the full use of the
maximum available resources of the State party.”
30. When might reform or spending
decisions amount to
retrogression?
General Comment 4 UN Committee on ESC rights “a
general decline in living and housing conditions,
directly attributable to policy and legislative decisions
by the States parties, and in the absence of
accompanying compensatory measures, would be
inconsistent with the obligations under the Covenant”.
Paragraph 11: “even where the available resources
are demonstrably inadequate, the obligation remains
for a State party to strive to ensure the widest possible
enjoyment of the relevant rights under the prevailing
circumstances.”
31. Concluding remarks
Inquiry has demonstrated implementation gap
and risks of non compliance
UNCRPD is a powerful accountability
mechanism in the domestic sphere, not just
the international
JCHR Inquiry receiving world-wide interest
Report should be used as basis of a dialogue
between disabled people, government,
independent mechanisms and other actors to
plan next steps
Editor's Notes
Anna has already covered some of these points, but just to re-enforce them
Anna has already covered some of these points, but just to re-enforce them