Consensus Paper

Consensus Paper on Substantive Content of New Law on Disability Rights

Prepared by Centre for Disability Studies NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad, INDIA

Contents

• Objects and Reasons
• Preamble
• Part I: Introductory
  • Extent
  • Enforcement
  • Purpose
  • Definitions
  • Guiding Principles for Implementation and Interpretation
• Part II: Lowering the Barriers
  • Awareness Raising
  • Accessibility
  • Human Resource Development
  • Equality and Non discrimination
• Part III: Authorities
  • Disability Rights Authority
  • Central and State Commissioners of Disability
  • Certifying Boards
  • National Institute of Universal Design
  • Education Commission
• Part IV: Legal Capacity and Civil and Political Rights
  • Right to Equal Recognition before the Law
  • Right to life
  • Situations of Risk and Humanitarian Emergencies
  • Right to Liberty
  • Access to Justice
  • Right to Integrity
  • Right to be Protected against Violence Abuse and Exploitation
  • Right to Privacy
  • Freedom of Speech Expression and Information
  • Right to Live Independently and in the Community
  • Right to Home and Family
  • Liberty of Movement
  • Right to Exercise franchise, Stand for Election and Hold Public Office
• Part V: Capability Development
  • Education
  • Employment work occupation
  • Social security
  • Health
  • Rehabilitation and habilitation
  • Leisure culture and sport
• Part VI: Constituencies Mandating Enhanced Attention
  • Women with Disabilities
  • Children with Disabilities
• Part VII: Offences and Penalties
• Part VIII: Miscellaneous

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