Commentary on “Participation of learning disabled people in the parliamentary election of 2019 in the United Kingdom”

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article ‘‘Participation of Learning Disabled People in the Parliamentary Election of 2019 in the United Kingdom’’. Design/methodology/approach Personal experience of advocating in Australia for the rights of people with learning disabilities to vote and to receive the necessary support to do so. Findings People with learning disabilities have persistently been excluded from political participation. This is an abuse of their human rights. Originality/value There are many barriers to the political participation of people with learning disabilities, and advocacy on a number of fronts will be necessary to achieve change.