Mental disability and the European Convention on Human Rights:
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Beteilige Person: Bartlett, Peter (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Leiden Martinus Nijhoff ©2007
Schriftenreihe:International studies in human rights v. 90
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction : the European Convention on Human Rights and Mental Disability -- Admission to and discharge from psychiatric and related institutions -- Inside institutions : institutional standards and institutional controls -- Medical treatment -- Life and death -- Legal capacity, guardianship and supported decision-making -- Participation in society -- Procedure of the European Court of Human Rights -- Representing people with mental disabilities -- Conclusion
Mental disability has come of age as a subject of concern under the European Convention on Human Rights. This volume provides an account of where the law stands and speculation as to how it may develop. It also offers practical guidance to lawyers concerning the mechanics of representing people with mental disabilities
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (xlv, 377 pages)
ISBN:900415423X
9047411153
9789004154230
9789047411154