The Status, Rights and Treatment of Persons with Disabilities within Customary Legal Frameworks in Uganda: A Study of Mukono District (Globethics Governance Series African Law) - Softcover

Book 9 of 13: Globethics Governance Series African Law

Dennison, David Brian

 
9782889314102: The Status, Rights and Treatment of Persons with Disabilities within Customary Legal Frameworks in Uganda: A Study of Mukono District (Globethics Governance Series African Law)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 2889314103 ISBN 13: 9782889314102
Publisher: Globethics.net, 2021

Synopsis

Little is known about the interaction of customary law and disability rights. This research based on a case study in Uganda offers a window into how a customary legal frameworks can impact the status, rights and treatment of persons with disabilities. Dr Dennison highlights the particular importance of cultural beliefs and attitudes about the capacity and functionality of persons with disabilities in informal legal settings. This is true in the Eastern African context of the Mukono District, in the Central Region of Uganda, but also more widely on the whole African continent. The work concludes by outlining practical change strategies for those seeking to improve the status, rights and treatment of persons with disabilities in settings where customary law plays an influential and effectual role.

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Publisher
Globethics.net
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
2889314103
ISBN 13 
9782889314102
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
380