UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: conclusion of the Optional Protocol
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With the European Parliament.
Last active 02 Dec 2009
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
The proposal approves EU participation in the UN disability rights convention and sets EU arrangements for implementing, reporting, and representing it.
Who it affects
Persons with disabilities across the EU, including disabled children, workers, passengers, patients, students, and people using public services. It also affects EU institutions and Member States implementing disability rights obligations.
Core of the proposal
- Approves the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for the European Community.
- Deposits an EU declaration of competences and a reservation on disability discrimination in armed forces employment.
- Makes the Commission the EU focal point for implementation within EU competence.
- Requires Member States to report to the Commission on matters within EU competence.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- The Convention applies to the EU on the thirtieth day after deposit of its formal confirmation instrument.
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
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Documents
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