Machine generated contents note: 1. Theoretical and historical foundations of the right to
equal recognition before the law; 2. The meaning of the right: interpreting Article 12 of the …

Most of the late 20th century wave of reforms in mental capacity or competence law were
predicated upon the so-called 'functional'model of mental capacity, asking not merely …

This paper interrogates the legitimacy of formal ethical regulation regarding people with
dementia under the Mental Capacity Act, 2005 in England and Wales. Under the Act …

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been at the center of
considerable debate in the field of mental health. The discussion has caught up in particular …

The debate about whether mental health law should be abolished or reformed emerged
during the negotiations of the Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) …

Abstract Article 12 (2) of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
guarantees persons with disabilities 'the right to legal capacity on an equal basis with others …

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an
extraordinarily important document for disabled people, 2 re-contextualising and restating …

Abstract In General Comment No. 1, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities calls for 'the best interpretation of will and preferences' to replace best interests …

Mental health law is a feature of mental health systems around the world, so legislative
reform is an important way to advance compliance with the United Nations' Convention on …

The label of 'intellectual disability'can be a very blurred concept, because for those on the
borders their label often arises from the interaction of the individual with their environment …