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Editorial Marking a Significant Year in the European Disability Law
Field
Lisa Waddington, Gerard Quinn and Eilionoir Flynn � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1
Part I: Articles and Practitioners’ Notes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Disability Policies and the Open Method of Coordination
Mark Priestley� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
1.Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
2.The open method of coordination � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
3.The challenge of mainstreaming � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13
3.1.Disability mainstreaming in the existing processes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15
3.2.Evaluating the evidence � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17
4.Evidence of disability mainstreaming� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19
4.1.The 2008–2010 National Reform Programmes for Growth and Jobs� 19
4.2.The 2008–2010 National Strategy Reports on Social Protection
and Social Inclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23
4.2.1.Adopting core concepts on mainstreaming and disability� � � � � � � � � � � � 24
4.2.2.Acknowledging links with disability strategy� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
4.2.3. Highlighting the range of relevant policies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
4.2.4.Showing evidence of dialogue with disabled people� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29
4.2.5.Specifying disability-relevant indicators and examples � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30
5.Conclusions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31
The EU Disability Framework under Construction: New Perspectives
through Fundamental Rights Policy and EU Accession to the CRPD
Alexander Hoefmans � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 35
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2.The rights of persons with disabilities in the context of an
expanding fundamental rights framework � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.The impact of the CRPD on the ‘EU disability framework’ � � � � � � � � � �
3.1.EU accession to the CRPD: setting the scene for great expectations � �
3.2.The CRPD playing field in an EU context� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.2.1.The structural paradigm shift of the CRPD� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.2.1.1.The UN Committee for the Rights of Disabled Persons and the
Conference of States Parties � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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3.2.1.2.Focal point and coordination mechanism� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.2.1.3.A framework of bodies to promote, protection and monitor the
implementation of the CRPD � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.Applying the human rights perspective of the CRPD in the EU � � � � � �
5.Conclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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Principles and Promises in the Convention on the Rights of the Child
and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Jan C.M. Willems � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 59
1.Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 59
2.Part 1: Basic developmental needs of young children � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 61
2.1.Newborn persons � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 61
2.1.1.Structural disrespect � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 62
2.1.2. Committee on the Rights of the Child � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 64
2.1.3.Inhuman treatment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
2.1.4.Parent-child interaction, ‘best interests’ and participation� � � � � � � � � � � � 68
2.2.
CRC and related CRPD principles and provisions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
2.2.1. Holistic development: the CRC’s object and purpose� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
2.2.2.The best interests of the child and participation� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
2.2.3. Committee on the Rights of the Child � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 72
2.2.4.Patriarchy and ‘parentiarchy’: (women and) children as objects of
protection � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 73
2.3.Basic developmental needs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74
2.3.1.Parental sensitivity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74
2.3.2. Children with disabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 75
2.3.3.Attachment security as a basic need of all children � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 76
2.3.4.Specific needs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 78
3.Part 2: Meeting basic developmental needs – structural prevention
through ‘SMECC’ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 78
3.1.Three stages in the development of children’s rights � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 78
3.1.1.Pre-conventional period: inferior moral status of the child � � � � � � � � � � � 80
3.1.2. Conventional period: equal moral status, towards equal protection
by the law � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 80
3.1.3.Post-conventional period: superior moral status, towards effective
protection by the law � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 82
3.2.Transgenerational and disability discrimination � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 84
3.2.1.Parents with mental illness or addiction problems � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 84
3.2.2.Transism � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 86
3.3.Introducing SMECC: A big five of child and family laws and policies 88
3.3.1.SMECC� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 90
3.3.2.SMECC-1. School child rights and parenthood education � � � � � � � � � � � 91
3.3.3.SMECC-2. A legal Minimum standard for competent parenthood� � � � 92
3.3.4.SMECC-3. Child rights and parenting Education for parents-to-be � � � 95
3.3.5.SMECC-4. Child- and family-friendly social and economic policies� 96
3.3.6.SMECC-5. A high-quality Continuum of care for children and
families � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 97
4.Conclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 98
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EU-US ICT Standardization Dialogue on eAccessibility: Background
and Achievements
Inmaculada Placencia and Martina Sindelar, Ileana Martinez,
David Capozzi, and Terry Weaver� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 101
1.Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.First steps in the EU-US dialogue on eAccessibility � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.Policy situation on eAccessibility � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.Areas of exchange of information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.The EU-US ICT standardization dialogue on eAccessibility � � � � � � � �
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Current status � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
7.Conclusions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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The European Union � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 117
1.Background to the European Union and disability � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.Strategic direction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.1.Previous strategies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.2. Current strategy: The European Disability Strategy 2010–2020:
A Renewed Commitment to a Barrier-Free Europe � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.2.1.Implementation of the strategy: � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.3.Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
1.1.4.The European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion:
A European framework for social and territorial cohesion � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.5.An Agenda for new skills and jobs: A European contribution
towards full employment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.6.Youth on the Move � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.7.Digital Agenda for Europe� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.Legislative measures � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.1.Entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.2. Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing
a general framework for equal treatment in employment and
occupation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.3.Proposal for a Council Directive on implementing the principle of
equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief,
disability, age or sexual orientation (2008) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.4.Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council
concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and
inland waterway and amending Regulation (EC) No. 2006/2004 � � � �
1.2.5.Regulation (EU) No. 181/2011 of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 16 February 2011 concerning the rights of
passengers in bus and coach transport and amending Regulation
(EC) No. 2006/2004 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.6.EU Telecoms Reform Package � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.6.1.The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications
(BEREC) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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1.3.1.European Union Conclusion of the UN CRPD � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.3.2.European Union Implementation of the UNCRPD � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.3.3. Monitoring Framework of the UN CRPD � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.3.4.Statistics collection and development of indicators � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.3.5.Other international developments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.4.EU accession to the European Convention on Human Rights � � � � � � �
1.5.Recent developments in miscellaneous fields� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.Activities of the European Commission� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion � �
2.1.1.Unit for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.2.Equal Treatment Legislation Unit � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.3.Non-discrimination Policies and Roma Co-ordination Unit � � � � � � � � �
2.1.4.Other activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.2.Directorate General for Health and Consumers � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.3.Directorate General for Competition � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.4.Directorate General for Internal Market and Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.Directorate General for Mobility and Transport� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.6.Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.7.Eurostat � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.8.The Information Society and Media Directorate General � � � � � � � � � � �
3.Activities of the Council of the European Union� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.1.Activities under the Open Method of Coordination � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.1.1.Open Method of Coordination – Social Protection and Social
Inclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.1.2.Open Method of Coordination – European Employment Strategy � � �
3.2.EU presidency and ministerial conferences on disability � � � � � � � � � � �
4.
Current activities of the European Parliament � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.1.Activities of the Disability Intergroup of the European Parliament � �
5.
Case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.1.The powers of the Court of Justice of the European Union � � � � � � � � �
5.2.Recently decided cases � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.1.Social Security � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.1.1. European Commission v. Federal Republic of Germany � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.1.2. Raad van bestuur van het Uitvoeringsinstituut werknemers­
verzekeringen v. H. Akdas, H. Agartan, Z. Akbulut, M. Bas,
K. Yüzügüllüer, E. Keskin, C. Topaloglu, A. Cubuk, S. Sariisik� � � � � � �
5.2.1.3. Joao Filipe da Silva Martins v. Bank Betriebskrankenkasse –
Pflegekasse� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.1.4. Lucy Stewart v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.1.5. Ralph James Bartlett, Natalio Gonzalez Ramos, Jason Michael
Taylor v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.2.Product Classification � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.2.1. Lecson Elektromobile GmbH v. Hauptzollamt Dortmund � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.2.2. Premis Medical BV v. Inspecteur van de Belastingdienst/Douane
Rotterdam, Kantoor Laan op Zuid � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.3.Obligations in the electronic communications field under Directive
2002/22/EC, the ‘Universal Service Directive’ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.3.1. European Commission v. Kingdom of Belgium � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.3.2. Base NV and Others v. Ministerraad� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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5.2.4.1. Seda Kücükdeveci v. Swedex GmbH & Co. KG � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.4.2. Gisela Rosenbladt v. Oellerking Gebäudereinigungsges. mbH � � � � � �
5.2.4.3. Joined Cases C-250/09 and 268/09, Vasil Ivanov Georgiev v.
Tehnicheski universitet – Sofia, filial Plovdiv � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.3.
Cases pending � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.3.1.European Commission v. Italian Republic� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.3.2. Johann Odar v. Baxter Deutschland GmbH� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.3.3. Joined Cases C-335/11, C-337/11), HK Danmark, acting on behalf
of Lone Skouboe Werge v. Pro Display A/Sand Jette Ring v. Dansk
almennyttigt Boligselskab DAB� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.European Economic and Social Committee � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.1.
2010 Opinions with a disability dimension � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
7.Activities of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency � � � � �
8.Studies and reports� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.1.Study on challenges and good practices in the implementation of
the UN CRPD on the rights of persons with disabilities � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.2.Study of disability in EC development cooperation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.3.European Trade Union anti-discrimination and diversity study:
Innovative and significant practices in fighting discrimination and
promoting diversity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.4.Thematic study by the Office of the United Nations high
commissioner for human rights on the role of international
cooperation in support of national efforts for the realization
of the rights of persons with disabilities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.5.Reports published by the Academic Network of European
Disability Experts (ANED) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.5.1.Disability Benefits and Entitlements in European Countries:
Mutual Recognition and Exportability of Benefits � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.5.2.The Implementation of Policies Supporting Independent Living
for Disabled People in Europe: Synthesis Report � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.6.European Commission second biennial report on social services
of general interest� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.7.European Research Agendas for Disability Equality (EuRADE)
paper – ‘Towards an agenda for disability research in Europe:
Learning from disabled people’s organisations’� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
9.Disability awareness events � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
9.1.European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2010� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
9.2.World Standards Day� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
9.3.
2010 European Year of Poverty and Social Exclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
9.4.European Emergency Number Association 112 Awards � � � � � � � � � � � �
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1.Background to the Council of Europe and Disability� � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.1.The role and institutions of the Council of Europe � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
1.2.The strategic direction of the Council of European Disability � � � � � � �
2.The European Court of Human Rights and recent case law on
disability � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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2.1.The Convention and the Court � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.2.Background, proceedings and jurisdiction of the Court� � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.3.
Court reform � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.4.Disability and the Court � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.Recent disability-related case-law � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1. General disability-related case-law � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1.1. Watts v. United Kingdom � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1.2. Alajos Kiss v. Hungary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1.3. Farcas v. Romania � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1.4. Jasinskis v. Latvia� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1.5. Haas v. Switzerland � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1.6. Kiyutin v. Russia � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.2. Case law concerning the deprivation of liberty of people with
disabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.2.1. Seal v. UK� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.2.2. C.B. v. Romania � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.2.3. Baudoin v. France� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.3. Case law concerning conditions of detention � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.4.Pending applications of interest � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.4.1. Djordjevic and Djordjevic v. Croatia � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.4.2. Stanev v. Bulgaria � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.4.3. Malacu and others v. Romania � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.4.4. Gauer v. France � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.4.5. RP v. UK � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.European Social Charter� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.1.Background of the European Social Charter and Committee� � � � � � � �
3.2.Recent conclusions of the European Committee of Social Rights
on state party reports on disability� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.3.Recent decisions of the European Committee of Social Rights in
collective complaints that relate to disability � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.3.1.European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) v. Bulgaria (Revised Social
Charter, Decision of June 2008)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
3.4.Forthcoming activities to mark 50 years of the European Social
Charter � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman
or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.1.Background of the CPT � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.2.The CPT standards and disability � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.3.The 2010 CPT General report� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.
Country visits of the CPT and disability � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.1. CPT visit to Spain (2007)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.2. CPT visit to Estonia (2007) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.3. CPT visit to Montenegro (2008) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.4. CPT visit to Malta (2008) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.5. CPT visit to Austria (2009) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.6. CPT visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina (2009) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.7. CPT visit to Turkey (2009) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.8. CPT visit to Italy (2008)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.9. CPT visit to Hungary (2009)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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4.4.10. CPT visit to Belgium (2009) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.11. CPT visit to Romania (2009) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.12. CPT visit to Georgia (2010) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.13. CPT visit to Ireland (2010) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.14. CPT visit to Moldova (2010)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.15. CPT visit to Lithuania (2010) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.16. CPT visit to Bulgaria (2008) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.17. CPT visit to Luxembourg (2009) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
4.4.18. CPT visit to the Channel Islands (2010) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.The Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner� � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.1.Position paper and human rights comments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.1.1.Positions on the human rights of persons with disabilities: Position
Paper from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
5.1.2.Inhuman treatment of persons with disabilities in institutions
(Human rights comment) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.1.3.Persons with disabilities must not be denied the right to vote
(Human rights comment) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.
Country visits � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.1.Report on visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.2.Report on visit to the Czech Republic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
5.2.3.Report on visit to Croatia � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.The Parliamentary Assembly and the Committee of Ministers � � � � � �
6.1.Resolution 1761 (2010) and recommendation 1938 (2010):
Guaranteeing the right to education for children with illnesses or
disabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.1.1.Recommendation CM/REC(2010)2 of the Committee of Ministers
to Member States on Deinstitutionalisation and Community Living
of Children with Disabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.1.2.Recommendation 1959 (2011) Preventive Health Care Policies in
the Council of Europe Member States � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.1.3.Resolution 1800 (2011) and Recommendation 1963 (2011)
Combating Poverty� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.1.4.Resolution 1824 (2011) and Recommendation 1976 (2011):
The Role of Parliaments in the Consolidation and Development
of Social Rights in Europe � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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Guidelines on child-friendly justice � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
6.3.
Midterm Review Conference on the Disability Action Plan� � � � � � � � �
7.The European Coordination Forum for the Council of Europe
Disability Action Plan (CAHPAH) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.The European Commission of Democracy through Law
(The Venice Commission) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
8.1.Interpretative Declaration to the Code of Good Practice in electoral
matters on the participation of people with disabilities in elections � �
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1.European Intergovernmental Organizations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 335
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1.2.World Health Organization – Regional office for Europe � � � � � � � � � � �
1.3.Assembly of European Regions (AER) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.European civil society organizations� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.The European Disability Forum � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.1. General Activities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.2.Papers/Reports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.3. Commission Activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.4.UN Activities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.1.5.European Parliament � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.2.Inclusion Europe� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.3.European Network on Independent Living (ENIL)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.4.The European Coalition for Community Living (ECCL) � � � � � � � � � � �
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Mental Disability Advocacy Centre (MDAC)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.1.Legislative reform � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
2.5.2.Empowerment of people with disabilities and promotion of
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Part III: Annex of K ey Documentation� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 375
Code of Conduct between the Council, the Member States and the
Commission setting out internal arrangements for the implementation
by and representation of the European Union relating to the United
Nations Convention on the R ights of Persons with Disabilities� � � � � � � � � � � 377
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament,
the Council, the European Economic and Social committee and the
Committee of the R egions
European Disability Strategy 2010–2020: A R enewed Commitment
to a Barrier-Free Europe � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 385
R egulation (EU) No 1177/2010 of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 24 November 2010
Concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland
waterway and amending R egulation (EC) No 2006/2004 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 397
R esolution 1761 (2010) Guaranteeing the right to education for
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R ecommendation CM/REC(2010)2 of the Committee of Ministers to
Member States on Deinstitutionalisation and Community Living of
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