The right of persons with disabilities to participate in decision-making 2016, para. 78
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States must consult and engage with representative organizations of persons with disabilities in good faith. This is a basic principle of good governance and international law, as stated in Article 2 (2) of the Charter of the United Nations. The principle of good faith requires parties to deal honestly and fairly with each other, represent their motives and purposes truthfully, and refrain from taking any unfair advantage.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Health
Person(s) affected
Persons with disabilities
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Disability, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/62, para. 78.