Supporting Legal Capacity in Socio-Legal Context (Hardback Book)

Name: Supporting Legal Capacity in Socio-Legal Context (Hardback Book)
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the crucial dilemma of supporting legal capacity in theory and practice with this comprehensive collection. "Supporting Legal Capacity in Socio-Legal Context" brings together leading international socio-legal and medico-legal scholars to delve into effective and deliverable supported decision-making. This book challenges traditional approaches where decisions for individuals lacking capacity are often made without their input, particularly for those with cognitive and psycho-social disabilities. Focusing on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), it examines the ongoing, often partial, shift towards legal frameworks for supported decision-making. Featuring 16 chapters from diverse global contributors, this work adopts a comparative and interdisciplinary approach. Many authors contribute their expertise from direct involvement in law reform processes, offering a unique blend of academic insight and practical awareness of the complexities of legal change. Keywords: Legal capacity, socio-legal, medico-legal, supported decision-making, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD, cognitive disabilities, psycho-social disabilities, law reform, comparative law, interdisciplinary studies.