The impact of third-party authorization requirements on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The impact of third-party authorization requirements on abortion-related outcomes: a synthesis of legal and health evidence

Published:2023-10-23 Issue:1 Volume:23 Page:
ISSN:1471-2458
Container-title:BMC Public Health
language:en
Short-container-title:BMC Public Health

Author:

de Londras Fiona,Cleeve Amanda,Rodriguez Maria I.,Farrell Alana,Furgalska Magdalena,Lavelanet Antonella F.

Abstract

Abstract Objectives This review synthesizes legal and health evidence to demonstrate the health and human rights impacts of third-party authorization requirements (TPAs) on abortion seekers. Results The synthesized evidence substantiates the pre-existing position in international human rights law that requirements that abortion be authorized by third parties like parents, spouses, committees, and courts create barriers to abortion, should not be introduced at all, or should be repealed where they exist. Conclusions The review establishes that rights-based regulation of abortion should not impose TPAs in any circumstances. Instead, the provision and management of abortion should be treated in a manner cognizant with the general principles of informed consent in international human rights law, presuming capacity in all adults regardless of marital status and treatment sought, and recognizing the evolving capacity of young people in line with their internationally-protected rights.

Funder

Leverhulme Trust

UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), a cosponsored programme executed by the World Health Organization

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12889-023-16307-1.pdf

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