Right to Contraception Act: Protecting Access and Services
This act aims to ensure everyone's right to access and use contraception, and to protect healthcare providers' ability to offer these services. It seeks to remove barriers that prevent citizens from making decisions about their health and family life, regardless of their location or social status.
Key points
The act establishes a statutory right to obtain and engage in contraception, and a corresponding right for healthcare providers to offer these services.
It prohibits limitations that impede access to contraception or related information, unless proven to significantly advance access with no less restrictive alternatives.
It strengthens the ability for individuals whose contraception rights are violated, including patients and providers, to seek legal action.
Status:
Expired
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