The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the European Union : The Impact on Law and Governance

Name: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the European Union : The Impact on Law and Governance
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the profound impact of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on European Union non-discrimination law and governance. Explore how the CRPD, the first human rights treaty open to regional organizations, has been put into practice ten years after the EU's accession. Delve into the practices of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) concerning disability discrimination and assess whether the Convention is fully realizing its potential to enhance the protection of disabled individuals' rights within the EU. Examine the judicial interpretation of Directive 2000/78/EC and its compliance with the CRPD's legal framework. Investigate the EU's governance mechanisms for promoting, protecting, and monitoring the CRPD and their effectiveness in fostering implementation and civil society engagement. This book highlights significant changes in disability discrimination law within the EU legal order over the past decade, making it an essential resource for academics, law students, and legal practitioners in EU non-discrimination and equality law. Summary of key aspects: - In-depth analysis of the CRPD's influence on EU law and governance. - Examination of CJEU case law on disability discrimination. - Evaluation of the effectiveness of EU governance mechanisms. - Focus on changes in EU non-discrimination law over the last ten years.