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A socio-legal analysis of advocacy for people with disabilities – competing concepts of ‘best interests’ and empowerment in legislation and policy on statutory advocacy services

Pages 23-36 | Published online: 06 May 2010

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Legal references

  • Citizens Information Act 2007 (ss. 2, 5)
  • Comhairle Act 2000 (s. 7)
  • Select Committee on Social and Family Affairs, Committee Stage Debates on the Citizens Information Bill 2006 (amendments 16 and 20)
  • United Nations, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)

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