| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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| Publisher | EU |
| Series Title | Study |
| Series Details | October 2016 / November 2017 / October 2018 |
| Publication Date | October 2018 |
| Content Type | Report |
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This study was commissioned by the European Parliament's Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the PETI Committee. It explains the context of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) with reference to the PETI Committee’s role in the EU Framework for its implementation. This briefing note provides an update on developments in the implementation of the UNCRPD in the EU since the study 'The Protection Role of the Committee on Petitions in the Context of the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities', requested by PETI in 2015. It considers the petitions received on disability issues and developments in the CRPD protection mechanisms implemented at level of the UN, the EU and the Member States. Recommendations are made to assist the EP in deliberating on disability issues in its protection role. The 2017 update reviews the recommendations of the 2015 study and identifies the key challenges regarding the European Parliament’s responsibilities in relation to the UN CRPD and other EU institutions. There have been developments in legislation, increased visibility for disability issues in the open methods of co-ordination, and progress on disability data and indicators for rights monitoring. However, some long-standing blockages remain and few of the PETI study recommendations have been actioned. |
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| Source Link | http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2861/532801 |
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| Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
