Critical perspectives on human rights and disability law / / edited by Marcia H. Rioux, Lee Ann Basser, Melinda Jones.

• TeilnehmendeR: Rioux, Marcia H.; Basser Marks, Lee Ann.; Jones, Melinda.
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Nijhoff eBook titles
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (568 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This book examines the changing relationship between disability and the law, addressing the intersection of human rights principles, human rights law, domestic law and the experience of people with disabilities. Drawn from the global experience of scholars and activists in a number of jurisdictions and legal systems, the core human rights principles of dignity, equality and inclusion and participation are analyzed within a framework of critical disability legal scholarship. This book breaks new ground in its consideration of the way in which human rights principles can be applied in law and policy to achieve positive outcomes for people with disabilities. With a foreword of Professor Ron McCallum AO, 2010 Chair United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities .

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Introduction / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Human Dignity / Lee Ann Basser -- Values In Disability Policy And Law: Equality / Marcia H. Rioux and Christopher A. Riddle -- Inclusion, Social Inclusion And Participation / Melinda Jones -- Introduction: Dignity / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Valuing All Lives – Even “Wrongful” Ones / Melinda Jones -- Children At The Edge Of Life: Parents, Doctors And Children’s Rights / Michael Freeman -- Involuntary Treatment, Human Dignity And Human Rights / Genevra Richardson -- Sites Of Exclusion: Disabled Women’s Sexual, Reproductive And Parenting Rights / Roxanne Mykitiuk and Ena Chadha -- Price V UK: Th E Importance Of Human Rights Principles In Promoting The Rights Of Disabled Prisoners In The United Kingdom / Angela Laycock -- Introduction: Equality / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Beyond Legal Smokescreens: Applying A Human Rights Analysis To Sterilization Jurisprudence / Marcia H. Rioux and Lora Patton -- The Role Of Reasonable Accommodation In Securing Substantive Equality For Persons With Disabilities:The UN Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities / Janet E. Lord and Rebecca Brown -- Legal Protection Of Persons With Disabilities In Kenya: Human Rights Imperatives / Kithure Kindiki -- Corporate Selective Reporting Of Clinical Drug Trial Results As A Violation Of The Right To Health / Aaron A. Dhir -- Introduction: Inclusion And Participation / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Political Participation For People With Disabilities / Michael Waterstone -- The Right To Live A Life Free Of Violence For People With Disabilities / Rodrigo Jiménez -- Standard Rules On Equality Of Opportunities For Persons With Disabilities: Legal View Of Provisions On Support Services, Auxiliary Resources And Training / View From Latin America / María Soledad Cisternas Reyes -- Monitoring Human Rights: A Holistic Approach / Paula C. Pinto -- Conclusion / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Appendices / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Bibliography / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones -- Index / M.H. Rioux , L.A. Basser and M. Jones.