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"In order to fully realize the equal recognition of legal capacity in all aspects of life, it is important to recognize the legal capacity of persons with disabilities in public and political life (art. 29). This means that a person’s decision-making ability cannot be a justification for any exclusion of persons with disabilities from exercising their political rights, including the right to vote, the right to stand for election and the right to serve as a member of a jury."

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UN (CRPD): General Comment No. 1 on Equal Recognition Before the Law , para. 48

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General Comment No. 1 on Equal Recognition Before the Law

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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.
With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidacy based on any form of disability.