Chapter 3 examines the negotiation process that lead to the adoption of the CRPD and provides a general overview of the innovative features of the Convention. It critically discusses the structure and core substantive rights of the CRPD, as well as its general obligations and general principles. In addition to analysing the role played by data collection and international cooperation in advancing disability rights, the chapter examines the role of the CRPD Committee in protecting and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and in enhancing compliance with the CRPD globally. The chapter also explores the national monitoring and implementation system provided for in the Convention, including the role of the focal point and coordination mechanism. Finally, the role of bodies such as the UN Human Rights Council, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in advancing the implementation of the CRPD are briefly discussed.
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