Right to health in conflict situations 2013, para. 20
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Paragraph text
The right to health framework requires that prisoners and detainees be allowed equal access to health facilities, goods and services. International humanitarian law also requires prisoners and detainees to be treated humanely with access to medical care. Yet in many conflict situations, prisoners and detainees are restricted from accessing health facilities, goods and services. This contravenes the non discriminatory protections afforded to them under the right to health.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/297, para. 20.