Commentary on "Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital". Issue 2 (1st June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Waltz, Mitzi
• Is Part Of: Tizard learning disability review. Volume 26:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 89
• Publication Date: 2021-06-01
• Subjects: Autism -- Learning disabilities -- Mental Health Act -- Mental health problems -- Voting -- General election; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; Learning disabled -- Periodicals; Social service -- Periodicals; 362.2
• DOI: 10.1108/TLDR-12-2020-0038
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-5474

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article "Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital". Design/methodology/approach: This paper considers the wider issue of political participation by persons with disabilities, especially those whose freedom is restricted. Findings: Access to voting rights remains problematic for many disabled people. It is crucial that this basic form of political participation is ensured, but there is further to go. Originality/value: This paper suggests the need for greater attention to and support for disabled peoples' right to political participation, including people with learning disabilities and autism.