The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Practice
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Introduced In 2008, The Un Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Has Existed For Nearly A Decade. This Comprehensive Study Examines How Courts In Thirteen Different Jurisdictions Make Use Of The Convention. The First Sustained Comparative International Law Analysis Of The Crpd, Waddington And Lawsons Ground Breaking Text Illuminates The Intersection Between Human Rights Law, Disability Law And International Law Through An Examination Of The Role Of Courts. The First Part Of The Book Contains Chapters Specific To Each Jurisdiction. The Second Part Consists Of Comparative Chapters Which Draw On The Rich Analysis Of The Jurisdiction-specific Chapters. These Chapters Reflect On Emerging Patterns Of Judicial Usage And Interpretation Of The Crpd And On The Wider Implications For Human Rights Theory And The Nascent Field Of International Comparative Human Rights Law. This Volume Is A Vital And Thought-provoking Addition To The Literature On Comparative International Law And Disability Rights.
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THE THESIS
This study investigates how courts across thirteen distinct jurisdictions interpret and apply the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Anna Lawson and Lisa Waddington, both established scholars in disability and human rights law, provide a rigorous comparative analysis of judicial practice. By examining the intersection of international law and domestic legal systems, the authors establish a framework for understanding how the CRPD functions as a practical instrument in global legal settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of judicial usage of the CRPD across thirteen jurisdictions
- Examination of the intersection between human rights law and disability law
- Synthesis of emerging patterns in international comparative human rights law
Scope Limits
- Analysis is restricted to the role of courts and does not cover legislative or administrative implementation
- The study focuses on the first decade of the Convention's existence
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners identify this text as a primary resource for understanding the practical application of the CRPD in international courts. Experts highlight the academic rigor of the comparative chapters as a significant contribution to the development of international human rights jurisprudence.
Page Count:
650
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191090220
ISBN-13:
9780191090226
International Law
Human rights
Law
Comparative Law