Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 1
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People in care settings have the right to the highest attainable standard of health, as...
Conclusion
People in care settings have the right to the highest attainable standard of health, as protected by Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). They also must have their personal needs met, in light of the protection against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment (Article 3 ECHR) and the principle of human dignity.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 December 2022. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗