Hazardous waste dumping
Failure to prevent

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

See ESC right:

Environment, healthy

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

12(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

12(2)(b): The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:
(b) The improvement of all aspects of environmental and industrial hygiene;

Related Documents:

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal


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