Tech & Rights

Dutch Labour Party Says Disability Rights Convention Is Too Lax

The Dutch Labour Party argues that companies must be obliged to make their buildings accessible to people with disabilities. The recent completion of the Dutch implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of...

by PILP
Image: Abhijit Bhaduri - Flickr/CC content

The Dutch Labour Party argues that companies must be obliged to make their buildings accessible to people with disabilities. The recent completion of the Dutch implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities obliges companies now only to make adaptations when clients are asking for improvements. MP Otwin van Dijk for the Dutch Labour Party finds this insufficient. Disabled persons shouldn't have to ask for improvements. He adds that in other countries, such as the US and the UK, issues like public transport have been managed far better.

Donate to liberties

Your contribution matters

As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.

We’re grateful to all our supporters

Your contributions help us in the following ways

► Liberties remains independent
► It provides a stable income, enabling us to plan long-term
► We decide our mission, so we can focus on the causes that matter
► It makes us stronger and more impactful

Your contribution matters

As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.

Subscribe to stay in

the loop

Why should I?

You will get the latest reports before anyone else!

You can follow what we are doing for your rights!

You will know about our achivements!

Show me a sample!