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Indicator name:
Dementia: legislation to end discrimination against people with dementia, existence
Indicator Id:
5040
Rationale:
Mechanisms to monitor the protection of the human rights of people with dementia including respect for their wishes and preferences and the implementation of relevant legislation, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other international and regional human rights instruments are essential. These mechanisms should include provisions for areas such as legal capacity, self-determination, supported decision-making, power of attorney, and protection against exploitation and abuse in institutions as well as in the community, and which aim to end discrimination against people with dementia
Definition:
Legislation that aims to end discrimination against people with dementia which applies to many areas of public life, including but not limited to employment, education and use of services.
Method of estimation:
Existence of documented legislative provisions provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Categorical
IMRID:
5040
Original Submeasure:
Provisions which aim to end discrimination against people with dementia (including in the workplace)?
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