Written Question · S2W-24179 · Session 2
Whether it has any plans to implement the Declaration of the European Parliament on the Charter of Rights for People with Autism, as adopte…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to implement the Declaration of the European Parliament on the Charter of Rights for People with Autism, as adopted by the European Parliament on 9 May 1996, and what the reasons are for its position on the matter.
The answer
The European Charter for peoplewith autism is based on the principle that people with autism spectrum disordersshould share the same rights and privileges enjoyed by all of the European populationwhere such are appropriate and in the best interests of the person with autism.This principle underpins the Scottish Executive’s work to implement the recommendationsfrom the Public Health Institute of Scotland’s Needs Assessment Report for peoplewith autism spectrum disorders.
A number of rights outlined inthe European Charter relate to freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation or coercion.The proposals in the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Billaim to safeguard these rights.
A number of rights outlined inthe European Charter relate to freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation or coercion.The proposals in the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Billaim to safeguard these rights.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-24179 by reference.