Right to health in conflict situations 2013, para. 22
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The fear of being reported to law enforcement agencies also prevents access to health facilities and services by patients. This is especially true of people wounded as a result of direct involvement in conflict. However, criminalization also has a chilling effect on people who are not involved in conflict, who may avoid seeking health services because they fear being suspected of involvement in the conflict.
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)
Health
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/297, para. 22.