Disability Rights in Europe (Paperback)

Anna Lawson

ISBN 10: 1841134864 / ISBN 13: 9781841134864

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Oxford, 2005

About this Item

Paperback. This book is based on a conference organised jointly by the editors to mark the European Year of Disabled People. It explores the range of legal strategies which have been adopted,both nationally and internationally, to achieve equality for disabled people and facilitate their inclusion into mainstream society. It examines current developments in anti-discrimination law, both within Member States and at EU level. It also assesses the effectiveness and potential of the human rights framework for disabled Europeans. In addition, a number of approaches to the enforcement and promotion of disability rights are considered.Contributors to this book, drawn from across Europe, represent a variety of different backgrounds. They include leading academics in the field, as well as campaigners and others working to improve or enforce disability-related legislation. The book is a unique and timely contribution to an important and rapidly expanding field of study. It will be of relevance to all those, whether lawyers or not, with an interest in disability and equality issues. This book explores the range of legal strategies which have been adopted to achieve equality for disabled people. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disability Rights in Europe (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841134864
• ISBN 13: 9781841134864
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This book is based on a conference organised jointly by the editors to mark the European Year of Disabled People. It explores the range of legal strategies which have been adopted,both nationally and internationally, to achieve equality for disabled people and facilitate their inclusion into mainstream society. It examines current developments in anti-discrimination law, both within Member States and at EU level. It also assesses the effectiveness and potential of the human rights framework for disabled Europeans. In addition, a number of approaches to the enforcement and promotion of disability rights are considered.

Contributors to this book, drawn from across Europe, represent a variety of different backgrounds. They include leading academics in the field, as well as campaigners and others working to improve or enforce disability-related legislation. The book is a unique and timely contribution to an important and rapidly expanding field of study. It will be of relevance to all those, whether lawyers or not, with an interest in disability and equality issues.

About the Authors

Anna Lawson is Professor in Law at the University of Leeds, UK.

Caroline Gooding is the Special Adviser to the Disability Rights Commission.