UN treaty will give people with intellectual disabilities the right to sexual relationships

The Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities will give people with intellectual disabilities the right to sexual relationships which is denied them here because of laws designed to protect them from abuse but which over-stepped the mark into prohibition.

Adrian Noonan of Inclusion Ireland's self advocacy committee says the convention, when ratified, will give people like himself a major boost as they strive for independent decision-making and living.