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1. Introduction
2. Legal Capacity and Guardianship
2.1 Country Reports
Spain: Guardianship for protection and participation
Sweden: System of guardianship with a strong role for municipalities
Poland: Traditional guardianship laws with shortcomings in practice
Germany: Successful reform under pressure because of high public costs
France: System of three measures for legal protection
Belgium: Important role of the concept of extended minority
The Netherlands: Variety of legal measures with need for improvement in practice
Ireland: Intensive lobbying for modern guardianship legislation
Slovenia: Improvement of individual rights is on the agenda
2.2 Conclusions
3. The Right to Services and Support
3.1 Country Reports
Spain: Users cannot choose services according to their quality
Sweden: The social welfare system
Poland: Disabled people cannot afford services
Germany: Many laws impair coordination of services
France: “Unique desks” should ensure coordination of services
Belgium: Bad regional distribution of services limits choices
The Netherlands: Personal budgets can leave disabled people in a weak position
Slovenia: More services, more providers, more choices
3.2 Conclusions
4. Access to Rights and Justice
4.1 Country Reports
Spain: Many people with intellectual disability are found in jails
Sweden: Lack of training and awareness of legal professionals
Poland: Pressure for legal incapacitation of disabled people
Germany: New laws allow NGOs to represent disabled people in court
France: Juridical assistance improves access to rights and justice
Belgium: Very few documents and procedures are accessible
The Netherlands: Without assistance the access to justice is very limited
Slovenia: Participation of NGOs and families is very important
4.2 Conclusions
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
Literature
1 Apr 2010
