Objective
The training is designed to address different experiences of
persons with disabilities in court proceedings. Persons with
disabilities face significant barriers in judicial proceedings due to a
disability and their specific needs need to be taken into account and
addressed by the domestic courts.
Key topics
- UNCRPD in EU law
- Legal capacity and supported decision-making
- Right to political participation
- The burden of proof in disability proceedings
- The right to liberty and security of persons with disabilities
- Accessibility and personal mobility
Terms & Conditions of Participation
We accept applications for this seminar only through the EJTN members.
No seminar fee.
The participants’ travel costs will be reimbursed up to 360 euros.
Two hotel nights will be booked and paid directly by ERA.
Please see Terms & Conditions of Participation for detailed information.
Who should attend?
Judges, prosecutors and other judicial staff from an EU Member State, Iceland or Liechtenstein.