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A ‘human catastrophe’ – New UN condemnation for UK human rights record

A ‘human catastrophe’ – New UN condemnation for UK human rights record

The UK Government’s claim to be a ‘world leader in disability issues’ has today been crushed by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Committee has released damning Concluding Observations on the UK, following its first Review of the government’s compliance with the Convention.
Inclusion London at the UN CRPD examination of the UK Government in Geneva

Inclusion London at the UN CRPD examination of the UK Government in Geneva

The UN Disability Committee were clear and robust in their condemnation of the impact of austerity on Deaf and Disabled people and the Government’s abject failure to implement the Convention and engage with DDPOs.
Austerity policies have created a “human catastrophe” – UN Committee Chair condemns the UK’s record on human rights.

Austerity policies have created a “human catastrophe” – UN Committee Chair condemns the UK’s record on human rights.

Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations welcome the public unity of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in their clear criticism of the UK Government’s ‘grave and systematic violations’ of disabled people’s human rights.
We had to stand up for our right to Independent Living – Davey Case Intervention

We had to stand up for our right to Independent Living – Davey Case Intervention

We know Independent Living is about us having equal choices and living a normal life like everybody else. It is not about leaving us without support. So we intervened in the Davey case to ensure the Care Act delivers our right to Independent living. We also came to show solidarity with Luke and highlight the enormous struggle we have to go through to get even very basic things in our lives.
Mayor’s consultation and event on a diverse and inclusive London

Mayor’s consultation and event on a diverse and inclusive London

The Mayor asks for your views on his vision for a diverse and inclusive city and his office is holding an event for DDPOs about the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy on 5th September in Brixton.

Your views on accessing Met Police services

Your views on accessing Met Police services

How do you want to get in touch with the Met? Mayor Sadiq Khan asks for your views on accessing Met Police services in the light of huge cuts to the funding for the Met police made by the government.

Holding this government to account – we’re giving evidence to the UN Disability Committee in Geneva

Holding this government to account – we’re giving evidence to the UN Disability Committee in Geneva

The UK government will be up in front of the UN Disability Committee on the 23 and 24 August answering questions on how far the UK Government is protecting and upholding the rights of Disabled people.
Important Care Act case at the Court of Appeal: Independent Living Care Act Vigil

Important Care Act case at the Court of Appeal: Independent Living Care Act Vigil

Calling all Disabled people and DDPOs – join us for an “Independent Living Care Act” vigil outside the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2A 2LL on Thursday the 17th of August at 9.15 am.
The PACE Trial: The Making of a Medical Scandal

The PACE Trial: The Making of a Medical Scandal

Special, freely available issue of the JHP on the PACE trial. PACE was a controversial trial of therapies for patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The current review by NICE of these treatments presents an opportunity to bring clinical practice properly in line with scientific evidence.
DPAC’s #SummerofDiscontent week of action

DPAC’s #SummerofDiscontent week of action

DPAC protested Atos’ PIP assessments, cuts to social care, supported striking Southern rail network guards and occupied Parliament. Guest post by DPAC.