Re GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT (GLIHD)
The Court held that restricting legal abortion to recognized medical doctors in hospitals is a measure aimed at protecting the right to life and health, given the risks associated with abortion procedures and the need for specialized skills and equipment. The Court found no evidence that the law violates the rights to equality, non-discrimination, physical and mental integrity, or privacy, as the differentiation is based on objective medical considerations and confidentiality is protected by law. Policy decisions regarding the decentralization of abortion services are within the competence of…
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- Abortion
- Right to life
- Right to health
- Right to equality
- Non-discrimination
- Right to privacy