Disability Rights in Europe - From Theory to Practice

This book is based on a conference organised jointly by the editors to mark the European Year of Disabled People. It explores the range of legal strategies which have been adopted,both nationally and internationally, to achieve equality for disabled people and facilitate their inclusion into mainstream society. It examines current developments in anti-discrimination law, both within Member States and at EU level. It also assesses the effectiveness and potential of the human rights framework for disabled Europeans. In addition, a number of approaches to the enforcement and promotion of disability rights are considered.Contributors to this book, drawn from across Europe, represent a variety of different backgrounds. They include leading academics in the field, as well as campaigners and others working to improve or enforce disability-related legislation. The book is a unique and timely contribution to an important and rapidly expanding field of study. It will be of relevance to all those, whether lawyers or not, with an interest in disability and equality issues.>

About the author

Anna Lawson is Professor in Law at the University of Leeds, UK.Caroline Gooding is the Special Adviser to the Disability Rights Commission.

Summary

This book explores the range of legal strategies which have been adopted to achieve equality for disabled people.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline Gooding, Anna Lawson, Anna Gooding Lawson, Professor Anna Gooding Lawson
• Assisted by: Caroline Gooding (Editor), Anna Lawson (Editor), Professor Anna Lawson (Editor)
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2005
• EAN: 9781841134864
• ISBN: 978-1-84113-486-4
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Essays in European Law; Essays in European Law
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Labour law, social law