Contents Acknowledgements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � v 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 EYDL III.indb 7 1.Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 35 Intersentia vii 37 41 41 42 42 44 27-6-2012 13:46:29 Contents 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 47 50 53 56 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 viii EYDL III.indb 8 Intersentia 27-6-2012 13:46:29 Contents 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 � � � � � � � � 6. Current status � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7.Conclusions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 101 102 106 107 108 112 113 Part II: Annual R eview of European Law and Policy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 115 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) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1.3.The EU and international legal developments:� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Intersentia EYDL III.indb 9 117 119 119 120 124 125 127 129 133 135 138 138 140 143 144 146 149 150 155 ix 27-6-2012 13:46:29 Contents 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� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � x EYDL III.indb 10 155 156 156 157 158 158 161 161 161 162 164 165 166 167 170 172 177 181 187 190 191 191 192 193 194 195 195 198 198 199 199 199 201 203 205 208 210 210 211 212 212 214 Intersentia 27-6-2012 13:46:29 Contents 5.2.4.Discrimination on the ground of age� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � 215 216 217 219 220 220 221 221 222 223 230 234 234 236 238 239 241 241 242 243 244 245 245 246 247 248 The Council of Europe � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 249 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Intersentia EYDL III.indb 11 249 249 251 252 xi 27-6-2012 13:46:29 Contents 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)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � xii EYDL III.indb 12 252 252 255 256 258 259 259 261 264 267 270 272 275 275 277 279 280 283 283 284 285 286 286 287 287 290 291 291 292 293 293 294 294 295 295 296 298 300 301 302 304 305 306 Intersentia 27-6-2012 13:46:29 Contents 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6.2. 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 � � 308 310 311 312 314 314 315 315 316 317 317 317 319 319 320 320 321 322 323 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 330 330 Other European Intergovernmental Organizations and Civil Society Groups � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 335 1.European Intergovernmental Organizations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 335 1.1.Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)335 Intersentia EYDL III.indb 13 xiii 27-6-2012 13:46:29 Contents 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) � � � � � � � � � � � 2.5. Mental Disability Advocacy Centre (MDAC)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2.5.1.Legislative reform � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2.5.2.Empowerment of people with disabilities and promotion of participatory politics � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2.6. Mental Health Europe (MHE) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 338 342 345 345 346 347 351 352 353 354 359 362 364 364 366 370 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 children with illnesses or disabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 421 R ecommendation CM/REC(2010)2 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Deinstitutionalisation and Community Living of Children with Disabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 425 xiv EYDL III.indb 14 Intersentia 27-6-2012 13:46:29