UN officials slam Tories for breaching disabled people's human rights
26.8.17
UN officials slam Tories for breaching disabled people's human rights: [socialistworker.co.uk] United Nations (UN) officials grilled Britain's government over its treatment of disabled people yesterday, Wednesday.
It was part a hearing by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Geneva, Switzerland, set to continue on Thursday.
Rhian Davies, representing Disability Wales in Geneva, said the committee was "slaying" the government over its record.
Disabled UN rapporteurs asked why there are so many suicides by disabled people and why Tasers are used on people in secure mental health facilities. They questioned why disabled people aren't consulted on policies affecting them.
The hearing also focused on the gaps in equalities law—and the devastating succession of benefit cuts.
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