Introduction to Disability .

Introduction to disability
Introduction to disability
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Introduction to disability
What is the issue and what is the point of concern for you within this issue?
The point of concern, in this case, is the existing momentous legal issues in this particular case.
The prevailing issues that arise from the Latimer case are quite momentous.
The point of concern is the killing of Latimer who is living disabilities, by the parents whose
motive is to reduce Latimers' suffering. However, this is both unethical and against the law. This
issue is absolutely ironical.
What are the competing concerns presented in this issue? (1mark)
The competing concerns involve the court's perception and decision making process or capability
regarding this matter. It is competing to acknowledge whether the courts should strictly abide by
the letter or just utilize the spirit of the law.
It is also unclear whether an informed decision made does favor the legalization of
Latimers'euthanasia. It is also unclear whether mercy killing would really put the individual
people with disabilities in a dangerous situation. Thus it would mean the extinction of fewer
sentences made for the convicted victims
Who are the defenders of the competing sides of the issue? 2marks
Human rights defenders
The court of appeal
In regards to individuals with disabilities, which legal or moral right is being violated? 1
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The legal right being violated is that by means of various constitution exception, people with
disability are deemed as second class citizens
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