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European Court of Human Rights strengthens rights of persons with disabilities.

Brill | Nijhoff eBooks
The Protection Of The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities In The Case Law Of The European Court Of Human Rights
Davíd T. Björgvinsson

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The article discusses how the European Convention of Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights protect the rights of people with disabilities. These rights are often seen as social rights, which can involve costs to fulfill. Courts give governments some leeway in deciding how to meet these rights.