This Volume Is A Systematic Commentary On The Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities (crpd), And Includes Analysis Of Its Optional Protocol. It Provides An Authoritative Discussion On The Crpd And Will Be The Definitive Resource Tool For Use In Litigation And Policy Formation At The Domestic And International Levels. Cover; The Un Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities; Copyright; Summary Contents; Detailed Contents; Preface; Editors' Biographies; Contributor Biographies; Abbreviations; Table Of Treaties And International Instruments; Table Of Cases; Tables Of Legislation; Preamble; 1. Introduction; 2. Background And Travaux Préparatoires; 2.1 Legal Effect Of Preambles Under Public International Law; 2.2 The States Parties To The Present Convention; 3.1 Paragraph (a); 3.2 Paragraph (b); 3.3 Paragraph (c); 3.4 Paragraph (d); 3.5 Paragraph (e); 3.6 Paragraph (f); 3.7 Paragraph (g). 3.8 Paragraph (h)3.9 Paragraph (i); 3.10 Paragraph (j); 3.11 Paragraph (k); 3.12 Paragraph (l); 3.13 Paragraph (m); 3.14 Paragraph (n); 3.15 Paragraph (o); 3.16 Paragraph (p); 3.17 Paragraph (q); 3.18 Paragraph (r); 3.19 Paragraph (s); 3.20 Paragraph (t); 3.21 Paragraph (u); 3.22 Paragraph (v); 3.23 Paragraph (w); 3.24 Paragraph (x); 3.25 Paragraph (y); Article 1: Purpose; 1. Introduction; 2. Background And Travaux Préparatoires; 2.1 Purpose (article 1, Paragraph 1); 2.2 Description Of 'disability' (article 1, Paragraph 2); 3. Paragraph 1; 3.1 'the Purpose Of The Present Convention' 3.2 'to Promote, Protect, And Ensure'3.3 'full And Equal Enjoyment Of All Human Rights And Fundamental Freedoms By All Persons With Disabilities'; 3.4 'to Promote Respect For Their Inherent Dignity'; 4. Paragraph 2; 4.1 'persons With Disabilities'; 4.2 'include Those Who Have Long-​term Physical, Mental, Intellectual Or Sensory Impairments'; 4.3 'which In Interaction With Various Barriers'; 4.4 'may Hinder Their Full And Effective Participation In Society'; 4.5 'on An Equal Basis With Others'; Article 2: Definitions; 1. Introduction; 2. Background And Travaux Préparatoires 3. 'communication'4. 'language'; 5. 'discrimination On The Basis Of Disability'; 5.1 'on The Basis Of Disability'; 5.2 'which Has The Purpose Or Effect Of Impairing Or Nullifying The Recognition, Enjoyment Or Exercise'; 5.3 'on An Equal Basis With Others'; 5.4 'all Human Rights And Fundamental Freedoms In The Political, Economic, Social, Cultural, Civil Or Any Other Field'; 5.5 'all Forms Of Discrimination'; 6. 'reasonable Accommodation'; 6.1 'necessary And Appropriate'; 6.2 'not Imposing A Disproportionate Or Undue Burden'; 7. 'universal Design'; Article 3: General Principles. 1. Introduction2. Background And Travaux Préparatoires; 3. Paragraph (a); 3.1 'respect For Inherent Dignity'; 3.2 'individual Autonomy'; 3.3 'independence Of Persons'; 4. Paragraph (b)-​'non-​discrimination'; 5. Paragraph (c)-​full And Effective Participation And Inclusion In Society; 6. Paragraph (d)-​respect For Difference And Acceptance Of Persons With Disabilities As Part Of Human Diversity And Humanity; 9. Paragraph (g)-​equality Between Men And Women Edited By Ilias Bantekas, Michael Ashley Stein, Dimitris Anastasiou. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.