Rethinking Restrictive Practices: A Comparative Analysis

  • Kim Chandler QUT
  • Lindy Willmott QUT
  • Ben White QUT

Abstract

This paper undertakes the first comparative analysis of restrictive practices legislation in Australia. This legislation, which regulates practices used to manage ‘challenging behaviours’ of people with intellectual disability or cognitive impairment, currently exists in four Australian jurisdictions. The paper demonstrates the gaps in coverage of this legislation and the wide variation of law nationally. We argue that legislation governing restrictive practices is needed, it should regulate the provision of all restrictive practices (not just some) and that there should be a national consistent approach.
Published
Dec 17, 2014
How to Cite
CHANDLER, Kim; WILLMOTT, Lindy; WHITE, Ben. Rethinking Restrictive Practices: A Comparative Analysis. QUT Law Review, [S.l.], v. 14, n. 2, dec. 2014. ISSN 2201-7275. Available at: <https://lr.law.qut.edu.au/article/view/568>. Date accessed: 01 feb. 2021. doi: https://doi.org/10.5204/qutlr.v14i2.568.
Section
Articles - General Issue

Keywords

Restrictive practices; intellectual disability; behaviours of concern
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