Laws about being able to make important decisions for yourself

This factsheet explains what is legal capacity and summarises the analysis of international and national standards on legal capacity of persons with mental health problems and persons with intellectual disabilities.

This report analyses the current international and European legal standards and compares EU Member States’ laws in the area of legal capacity. Evidence from fieldwork research supports the legal analysis, providing eloquent testimony to the obstacles many persons with disabilities face in securing equal enjoyment of their fundamental rights.