Overcoming Barriers in Access to Justice for Vulnerable Groups: People with Disabilities

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2021
• Author: Maroš Matiaško

Speaker

Maroš Matiaško is a PhD candidate at Palacky University and Essex University. He is a chair of the Forum for Human Rights (NGO based in Prague) and human rights attorney at law.

Maroš graduated from the Faculty of Law in Olomouc (Mgr.) and postgraduate studies in human rights in Utrecht (LL.M.). He finished the rigorous procedure in Prague (JUDr.). In addition to law, he expanded his education by studying philosophy (B.Sc.) and is now studying a master's program at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague. Maroš is a lawyer, as a lawyer he also worked in the office of the European Court of Human Rights. Legally, he deals with social rights, the rights of vulnerable groups and the issue of ill-treatment. Theoretically, he is devoted to critical political philosophy.

Topic

In his presentation, Maroš Matiaško delves into the intricate concept of access to justice and its profound significance for individuals with disabilities. Within the overarching framework of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Matiaško embarks on a journey to elucidate the multifaceted dimensions of this crucial topic.

At the core of Matiaško's presentation is a meticulous exploration of the ways in which these two pivotal instruments, the CRPD and the ECHR, act as catalysts for fostering the active involvement and robust participation of persons with disabilities in the intricate realm of justice administration. Through his articulate analysis, Matiaško unveils the mechanisms and provisions embedded within these international treaties that are instrumental in leveling the playing field for individuals with disabilities.

He elucidates how the CRPD, with its comprehensive provisions, emphasizes the fundamental rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, ensuring their equitable access to legal processes and remedies. The CRPD, in essence, serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for those who have long been marginalized, highlighting their intrinsic worth and rights within the legal system.

Furthermore, Matiaško masterfully articulates the interconnectedness of the CRPD and the...