Justice

The trap of fines and a rigid court system that ignores disability can lead to years of imprisonment and homelessness, according to research.Justen Thomas, a 43-year-old Aboriginal man from NSW, has heard of the Royal Commission on the…

advertising From Senator Jennifer McClellan's office: Senate Passes McClellan's Law Reforming Criminal Justice System for Virginians with Mental / Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness The bill would allow individuals to…

Today, the Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement with Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia to resolve an investigation into a complaint discriminating against ODU for her disability and related request for…

At the speaker event “Living with Social Justice and a Disability” on January 27th, those in charge of the judiciary pleaded for accessible resources and better treatment of disabled people in higher education. Although blind students have…

At the speaker event “Living with Social Justice and a Disability” on January 27th, those in charge of the judiciary pleaded for accessible resources and better treatment of disabled people in higher education. Although blind students have…

NORFOLK, Virginia (WAVY) - The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with Old Dominion University (ODU) to resolve a complaint of discrimination based on disability.The investigation related…

Environmental justice is not a new concept, but it does promise new and energetic attention in the Biden administration. On his first day in office, Mr. Biden issued an executive order calling on the federal government to promote and…

New Delhi, January 18 (PTI) Over 20 disability rights organizations have written to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment stating that the proposed changes to the 1992 Rehabilitation Council Act of India do not address the needs…

Law and justice concept. Judge's gavel, scales, hourglass, books. getty Earlier this month, UK Justice Secretary The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC committed to an investigation into how the judicial system currently serves people…

The following comments were made during a webinar hosted by the Peoples Power Assemblies- -NYC on December 3rd to mark International Day for People with Disabilities. Welcome to our webinar on disability rights - or the lack of them.…