Download This PaperThe United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Journal of Law and Medicine, Vol. 16, No. 1, p. 17, 2009
Monash University Faculty of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2009/36
8 Pages Posted: 12 May 2010 Last revised: 4 Aug 2010
Date Written: 2009
Abstract
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is now in force, marks the culmination of over five years of negotiations between States Parties and non-governmental organisations as to what constitutes the human rights of and governmental obligations to individuals with disabilities. It differs from other Conventions in that, while it still sets out general rights, it also details the steps that should be taken to ensure equality of treatment. This column focuses on Article 25 which sets out the right to health and Australia’s obligations under the Convention.
Keywords: Human Rights, Disabilities, United Nations, Article 25, Australia's obligations
JEL Classification: K3, K33, K39
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