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NIHRC Response to the Mental Capacity (NI) Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, 9 March 2021

In its submission the Commission provides advice on the compatibility of the Bill with international and regional human rights standards. The UNCRPD is the principal instrument of international law of relevance to the proposals.


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