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Developing a more responsive legal system for people with intellectual disability in New Zealand

By: Mirfin-Veitch, Brigit [author] | Donald Beasley Institute.
Contributor(s): Diesfeld, Kate | Gates, Sue | Henaghan, Mark.
Dunedin, NZ : Donald Beasley Institute 2014Description: xii, 70 p. 30 cm.Subject(s): INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | LEGAL RIGHTS | CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | POLICY MAKING | LEGISLATION | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Click to read online Full Report | Click to read online Executive Summary
Contents:
Executive summary. - Introsuction. - Method. - The experiences of people with an intellectual disability. - Lawyers perspectives. - Judges perspectives. - Discussion. - Conclusion. - References.
Summary: "People with intellectual disability are a specific group of disabled citizens who are recognised as being disadvantaged in their interactions with the legal system. The implementation of disability specific legislation and policy, and more recently, New Zealand’s decision to become a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) would all suggest that New Zealand has adequately considered and responded to the human rights and legal needs of people with intellectual disability. However, despite this attention, it remains common for adults with intellectual disability to experience difficulty exercising their human rights, and to encounter barriers when accessing the legal system. This report provides an overview of findings generated through a New Zealand Law Foundation funded research project. Commencing in 2012, this two-year study created an opportunity to explore the legal experiences of people with intellectual disability and those of lawyers and judges with knowledge of this group. It is intended that the research be used to inform legislation, policy and practice in the area of intellectual disability and the legal system." - INTRODUCTION
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Executive summary. - Introsuction. - Method. - The experiences of people with an intellectual disability. - Lawyers perspectives. - Judges perspectives. - Discussion. - Conclusion. - References.

"People with intellectual disability are a specific group of disabled citizens who are recognised as being disadvantaged in their interactions with the legal system. The implementation of disability specific legislation and policy, and more recently, New Zealand’s decision to become a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
would all suggest that New Zealand has adequately considered and responded to the human rights and legal needs of people with intellectual disability. However, despite this attention, it
remains common for adults with intellectual disability to experience difficulty exercising their human rights, and to encounter barriers when accessing the legal system. This report provides an overview of findings generated through a New Zealand Law Foundation funded research project. Commencing in 2012, this two-year study created an opportunity to
explore the legal experiences of people with intellectual disability and those of lawyers and judges with knowledge of this group. It is intended that the research be used to inform
legislation, policy and practice in the area of intellectual disability and the legal system." - INTRODUCTION

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