International Law 'Persuasive' in Clarifying N.Y. Guardianship

In a decision that relies in part on international human rights law to help interpret "an outmoded, constitutionally suspect statute," a surrogate has terminated the guardianship of a woman because she now has adequate assistance from family and social services to engage in less restrictive "supported" decision making.

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