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Governance of the European System of Human Rights in Balancing Individual Rights and Collective Rights
Governance of the European System of Human Rights in Balancing Individual Rights and Collective Rights

Author(s): Mihaela-Daciana Boloş
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Editura Universităţii Petru Maior
Keywords: European Governance; Human Rights; Health Issues; Individual Rights vs. Collective Rights

Summary/Abstract: The public space is full with news regarding the right of individuals to decide against vaccination as a human right, namely the right to decide whether to accept a medical procedure or not. The movement tends to expand and a part of the population decided not to vaccinate their children based on a certain interpretation of their fundamental freedoms. But when it comes to medical aspects the individual rights must be balanced with the collective rights, and a right balance must be identified. The article explores the impact of the current trend, the way states approached this balance, and the European governance in this field.

  • Issue Year: 16/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 97-103
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English