Article 4(3) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities states:
In the development and implementation of legislation and policies to implement the present Convention, and in other decision-making processes concerning issues relating to persons with disabilities, States Parties shall closely consult with and actively involve persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, through their representative organizations.
This makes it clear that persons with lived experience of mental health and capacity law must be actively involved in law review and reform exercises. This is, of course, essential so that the needs of those who are subject to such legislation are properly met by it.
The Independent Review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act (‘Rome Review’) which reported in December 2019 and the ongoing Scottish Mental Health Law Review (‘Scott Review’) have both actively involved persons with lived experience and carers. This webinar will consider the role, benefits and lessons learned from such an approach.
Guest speakers
Karen Martin, Mental Health Development Coordinator (Scotland), Carers Trust and Member of Executive Team Scottish Mental Health Law Review
Graham Morgan, Engagement & Participation Officer (Lived experience), Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland and Member of Executive Team Scottish Mental Health Law Review
Dr Simon Webster, Human Rights Policy Manager (Deaths in Detention Reviews & Mental Health Homicide Reviews) Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland and formerly Secretary to the Independent Review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act
Enquiries on webinar content to Professor JiIl Stavert [email protected] or Professor Colin McKay [email protected]
Other webinar enquiries to Kerry Millar [email protected]
A link to the webinar will be sent to those who register shortly before it takes place.