Abstract:
People with autism were often discriminated without proper and adequate protection
granted towards them. Many jurisdictions determine that they are legally incapable of
performing any actions and rendering themnot possess legalcapacity. People with autismare
often deprived of their agency and their choices are made by third party. This studyaims to
assess theprotection granted by Indonesian law over thesevulnerableactors. Then we will
compare the how other country, namely France and Australia, treat people with autism in
terms of their legal capacity. This study will utilize normative legal research. Finally, the
author would present recommendation on what values and/or provision existing on
France and Australian law that Indonesia cani ntegrate to ensure the betterment of people with
autism.
