International and European Disability Law and Policy
Text, Cases and Materials

The first textbook on international and European disability law and policy, analysing the interaction between different legal systems and sources.

Andrea Broderick (Author), Delia Ferri (Author)

9781108418195, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 31 October 2019

634 pages, 70 b/w illus.
25.3 x 17.8 x 3.3 cm, 1.38 kg

'I whole-heartedly welcome this textbook on international and European Disability Law. The text, which is multidisciplinary and very accessible, provides a one-stop shop for students of Disability Law.' Aisling Parkes, University College Cork

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.

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.

Subject Areas: Disability & the law [LNTQ], Medical & healthcare law [LNTM], Human rights & civil liberties law [LNDC], Law [L], EU & European institutions [JPSN2]