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

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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:] Consider, as an interim measure, the formulation of policies and protocols by responsible authorities imposing a moratorium on the application of criminal laws concerning abortion, including legal duties on medical professionals to report women to law enforcement authorities;
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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.
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Women
Year
2011
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2011), A/66/254, para. 65i.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
65i