Legal capacity in older age
13 September 2024, live via YouTube and WebEx
Every human being has the right to make decisions and form legal relations. However, especially in the context of disability and older age, the rights to exercise legal capacity, live autonomously and give informed consent are oftentimes deprived. To ensure the effective enjoyment of the right to legal capacity, a number of measures are necessary, including the strengthening of legal frameworks and development of supported decision-making alternatives.
The side event discussed challenges related to the human rights in older age and gaps in the existing framework in relation to legal capacity. Experiences with practical measures to ensure the enjoyment of the right to legal capacity in older age have been shared.
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