The right to adequate food (Art. 11) 1999, para. 37
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States parties should refrain at all times from food embargoes or similar measures which endanger conditions for food production and access to food in other countries. Food should never be used as an instrument of political and economic pressure. In this regard, the Committee recalls its position, stated in its General Comment No. 8, on the relationship between economic sanctions and respect for economic, social and cultural rights.
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
Food & Nutrition
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
1999
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 12, The right to adequate food (Art. 11) (1999), para. 37.