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The Disability Discrimination Act: failing people with mental health problems? Part 1
- Author:
- PATRICK Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, 296, June 2002, pp.101-104.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
Looks at the problems of implementing the Act for people with mental health problems. Focuses on the difficulties faced by people with mental health problems to qualify for protection under the Act.
The Disability Discrimination Act: failing people with mental health problems? Part 2
- Author:
- PATRICK Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, 296, July 2002, pp.122-123,133.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
Looks at the problems of implementing the Act for people with mental health problems. Focuses on the difficulties faced by people with mental health problems to qualify for protection under the Act.
Falling short
- Author:
- HARRISON Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 83, January 1997, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Many have fought long and hard for the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act, and it's a step in the right direction. However, in this article the author argues that for people with mental health problems in particular, it leaves much to be desired.
The legal protection of persons with mental health problems under non-discrimination law: understanding disability as defined by law and the duty to provide reasonable accommodation in European Union member states
- Author:
- EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
- Publisher:
- European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- Vienna
In 2009, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights launched a research project about the fundamental rights of people with intellectual disabilities and people with mental health problems. Noting that there is no common approach or agreement about these terms and that the language used varies between stakeholders, this report examines whether existing legal definitions of disability allow for the protection of people with mental health problems against discrimination, and how far the rights of people with mental health problems are adequately protected by existing non-discrimination legislation. It presents an analysis of international and European law, including United Nations standards, Council of Europe standards and European Union law. It also looks at the protection of people with mental health problems in national non-discrimination legislation across the European Union, covering disability as defined by European Union member state law and the duty to provide reasonable accommodation in the field of employment, and providing examples from member state legislation.
Not just users of services but contributors to society: the opportunities of the disability rights agenda
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 6(3), September 2001, pp.25-28.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Discusses the relevance of models of disability for people with mental health problems. Looks at the opportunities presented in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as they apply to mental health.
Mental illness: prejudice, discrimination and the law
- Authors:
- CAMBELL Tom, HEGINBOTHAM Chris
- Publisher:
- Dartmouth
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 263p.bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Defines the nature of discrimination, and analyses the nature of mental illness. Looks at ways in which mentally ill people are discriminated against in all walks of life. Develops a conceptual framework centring on rights and interests of mentally ill people and articulates a non-discrimatory approach to services. Provides a critique of mental health legislation, and makes proposals for change.