General principles
4 General principles
It is the duty of everyone exercising functions under this Act with respect to persons who have disabilities to observe the following principles—
the welfare and interests of such persons should be given paramount consideration,
the freedom of decision and freedom of action of such persons should be restricted as little as possible,
such persons should be encouraged, as far as possible, to live a normal life in the community,
the views of such persons in relation to the exercise of those functions should be taken into consideration,
the importance of preserving the family relationships and the cultural and linguistic environments of such persons should be recognised,
such persons should be encouraged, as far as possible, to be self-reliant in matters relating to their personal, domestic and financial affairs,
such persons should be protected from neglect, abuse and exploitation,
the community should be encouraged to apply and promote these principles.
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