Criminalisation of sexual and reproductive health 2011, para. 65f

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[In applying a right-to-health approach, States should undertake reforms toward the development and implementation of policies and programmes relating to sexual and reproductive health as required by international human rights law. In that context, the Special Rapporteur calls upon States to:] Formulate policies to ensure that existing criminal laws, such as those concerning pornography, are not applied to restrict access to, or punish those who provide, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health information and education;
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Health
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  • N.A.
Year
2011
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2011), A/66/254, para. 65f.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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65f