House of Commons Library briefing for UN Inquiry into Rights of Persons with Disabilities

UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is conducting an inquiry into the impact of the UK Government’s policies on people with disabilities in relation to their human rights obligations. This briefing paper provides information on the Committee, details of the inquiry and an overview of the Government’s policies in relation to people with disabilities.

Topics: Benefits policy, Disability discrimination, Employment, Employment schemes, Health services, Housing adaptations, Housing benefits, Housing standards, Housing supply, Human rights, International law, Legal aid, Local authorities: education, Mental health, Schools, Sickness, disability and carers’ benefits, Social rented housing, Special educational needs, Supported housing, United Nations, Working age benefits

http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-7367