Adult guardianship: human rights or social justice?
Adult guardianship in English-speaking countries has its roots firmly planted in the protective parens patriae principle. In the last 20 years, in response to societal changes and international developments, concerns about human rights have fundamentally challenged the historic basis of guardianship. This article argues that social justice offers a better framework than human rights for adult guardianship legislation.
Carter
Barbara
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Office of the Public Advocate, Level 5, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000, Australia. Barbara.Carter@justice.vic.gov.au
D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007872:Legal Guardians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012935:Social Justice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*