Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the Supreme Court ruling which reiterates the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities to testify in court
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the recent ruling of the Supreme Court (SC), advocating for the use of people-first language and reaffirming that persons with intellectual disabilities are competent to testify in court. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, we believe that inclusive approaches are crucial for reforming the justice system […]
