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

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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:] Suspend/abolish the application of existing criminal laws to various forms of conduct during pregnancy, such as conduct related to treatment of the foetus, most notably miscarriage, alcohol and drug consumption and HIV transmission.
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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. 65n.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
65n