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Sterilising the Apparently Incapable: Further Thoughts and Developments

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2024

Frank J. Bates
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Abstract

The recent decision of the English judicial hierarchy in Re B (a minor) (wardship: sterilisation) raises many of the issues which are involved with the difficulties inherent in attempts compulsorily to sterilise apparently incapable minors. The article contrasts the decision in Re B with the earlier English decision of Re D and the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Re Eve. It continues by discussing the policy issues which are raised by the case and by the literature.

Type
Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 12 , Issue 4 , 1987 , pp. 3 - 7
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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LL.M. (Sheffield). Professor of Law, University of Newcastle (New South Wales).

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