JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mental Capacity, Dignity and the Power of International Human Rights.

  • Published In: Human Rights Law Review, 2025, v. 25, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Noonan, Luke 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Mental Capacity, Dignity and the Power of International Human Rights" discusses the interpretation of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) regarding legal capacity for individuals with disabilities. The author, Julia Duffy, argues for an alternative approach that emphasizes the principles of indivisibility, dignity, equality, and autonomy in interpreting Article 12. The book explores the challenges of supported decision-making in 'hard cases' through case studies and critiques the Committee's interpretation of Article 12, advocating for the availability of substitute decision-making as a last resort. The author's analysis provides valuable insights into the complexities of legal capacity for persons with disabilities and offers a compelling argument for a nuanced approach that balances autonomy, dignity, and the need for support in decision-making processes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Human Rights Law Review. 2025/03, Vol. 25, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1461-7781
  • DOI:10.1093/hrlr/ngae028
  • Accession Number:184348186
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