Legal aid for the disabled in transitional China

Lay Lee Tang; Francis Regan

doi:10.1080/13642980903007284

Legal aid for the disabled in transitional China

Lay Lee Tang
, Francis Regan

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Abstract

This article discusses the factors influencing development of legal aid for the disabled in China. While it is significant that China signed the 2006 UN Convention on Persons with Disabilities underpinned by the social model of disability, the monopoly of the China Disabled People's Federation over disability issues is pivotal. We argue that the monopoly which extends to legal aid for the disabled is a double-edged sword. We also suggest that the social model of disability has yet to underpin legal aid in China. Finally, non-government initiatives should challenge the monopoly to ensure genuine equal treatment and non-discrimination for the disabled.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	319-342
Number of pages	24
Journal	The International Journal of Human Rights
Volume	14
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13642980903007284
Publication status	Published - May 2010

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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China
Disabled
Legal aid
Social model of disability

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