The relationship between economic sanctions and respect for economic, social and cultural rights 1997, para. 15
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In anticipating the objection that sanctions must, almost by definition, result in the grave violations of economic, social and cultural rights if they are to achieve their objectives, the Committee notes the conclusion of a major United Nations study to the effect that "decisions to reduce the suffering of children or minimize other adverse consequences can be taken without jeopardizing the policy aim of sanctions". This applies equally to the situation of all vulnerable groups.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
1997
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 8, The relationship between economic sanctions and respect for economic, social and cultural rights (1997), para. 15.