The Council of Europe promotes, protects and monitors the implementation of human rights for all, including persons with disabilities.
This new thematic factsheet summarises steps taken by member states to protect the rights of persons with disabilities in response to judgments from the European Court of Human Rights. It covers numerous specific issues, including deprivation of liberty, living conditions in social care homes or psychiatric institutions, legal capacity of disabled persons but also private and family life.
This is the latest in a series of thematic factsheets on changes to national law, policy and practice across Europe linked to the implementation of the European Court’s judgments. Other factsheets cover issues including the environment, children’s rights, domestic violence, freedom of expression and data protection.
Thematic factsheet on Persons with disabilities
Council of Europe and the rights of persons with disabilities
