This is a report released by the Joint Select Committee on Human Rights in 2008. It painted a picture of neglect, abuse and the denial of fundamental human rights to adults living with learning difficulties in the UK.

Evidence received by the Committee revealed that people with learning difficulties are more vulnerable to abuse and are less likely to understand their fundamental human rights, including to be treated with dignity and respect by public authorities. Adults with learning difficulties and their advocates and carers told the Committee about how people were denied the opportunity to conduct their own lives as any adult would take for granted including the ability to form and conduct relationships.

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