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"In the light of these considerations, the Assembly calls on Council of Europe member and observer States, and States whose parliaments enjoy observer or partner for democracy status with the Parliamentary Assembly to: (...) 7.2. with regard to legal capacity: 7.2.1. delink the right to vote from legal capacity and full guardianship and, recalling Assembly Resolution 2039 (2015), replace substitute decision-making mechanisms with supported decision-making mechanisms, in respect of their international commitments."

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Resolution 2155(2017) on Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A Democratic Issue, para. 7.2.1

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Resolution 2155(2017) on Political Rights of Persons with Disabilities: A Democratic Issue

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The right to vote should not be restricted based on any perceived or actual disability and mental health status, including pursuant to an individualized assessment.