International recommendation

Access to justice for persons with disabilities

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Themes:
Access to court and legal aidAccess to educationEquality and non-discriminationHousing
Populations of concern:
Persons with disabilities
Relevant CRPD article:
Art. 13 – Access to justice
Source:
CRPD/C/NOR/CO/1, para. 22

Recommended measures (3)

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should ensure procedural and age-appropriate accommodation in the justice and law enforcement sectors, especially for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and persons with psychosocial or intellectual disabilities.

Measure
Measure types:
Practices and guidelinesLaws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should revise its current legal aid scheme, ensuring the provision of free legal aid for persons with disabilities, including for those still living in institutions, and ensure that education, health-care services and non-discrimination are prioritized in the Legal Aid Act.

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should adhere to article 13 of the Convention in the implementation of target 16.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals.