Pichon and Sajous v. France: Implications for Slovakia.
Published: 2006
Language: eng
Number of pages: 101
ISBN-13: 9780494212240
Subjects: University of Toronto. -- Faculty of Law -- Dissertations.; Reproductive health -- Law and legislation.; Women's rights.; Conscientious objection.
Description: This thesis explores the issue of conscientious objection invoked by pharmacies and its impact on women's access to reproductive and sexual health care services. The right to conscientious objection has been recognized by several international and European experts as being derived from a right to freedom of religion, thought and belief. It is not, however, an absolute right. When its exercise is in conflict with other human rights and fundamental freedoms, a fair balance must be struck between a right to conscientious objection and other affected human rights and fundamental freedoms. Particularly in the reproductive health care context, states that allow for conscientious refusals must accommodate conscientious objection in such a way that its exercise does not compromise women's access to these procedures. This analysis of  Pichon and Sajous v. France suggests a balanced approach that could be applied in conscientious objection cases involving reproductive health care.
Notes: Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-03, page: 1280.

Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2006.

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