Commentary on “Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital”

Mitzi Waltz

doi:10.1108/TLDR-12-2020-0038

Commentary on “Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital”

Mitzi Waltz^*

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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article “Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital”.

Design/methodology/approach: This paper considers the wider issue of political participation by persons with disabilities, especially those whose freedom is restricted.

Findings: Access to voting rights remains problematic for many disabled people. It is crucial that this basic form of political participation is ensured, but there is further to go.

Originality/value: This paper suggests the need for greater attention to and support for disabled peoples’ right to political participation, including people with learning disabilities and autism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	87-89
Number of pages	3
Journal	Tizard Learning Disability Review
Volume	26
Issue number	2
Early online date	1 Jun 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-12-2020-0038
Publication status	Published - 6 Jul 2021

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Autism
General election
Learning disabilities
Mental Health Act
Mental health problems
Voting

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Commentary on “Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital”

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