BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: President of the Law Society of Brunei Darussalam Muhammad Zainidi Abdul Hamid on Saturday (July 19) called to continue working towards making public spaces, schools and workplaces truly inclusive.
“We must tackle stigma, not only through laws but through daily practice and mindset shifts,” he said during a talk on ‘Disability Rights and Mental Capacity’ at the Attorney General’s Chambers’ Golden Jubilee Hall.
The talk, hosted by the Law Society of Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with Bar Council Malaysia, aimed at deepening understanding and strengthening frameworks for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
While Brunei has taken key steps by ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2016 and enacting the Persons with Disabilities Act, Chapter 234 and the Mental Health Act 257, Muhammad Zainidi noted that implementation and continuous improvement are essential.
“We see a need to strengthen decision-making frameworks,” he added.
“Around the world, there is a shift from substitute decision-making – where decisions are made for someone – towards supported decision-making, helping individuals make their own decisions as much as possible.” - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
