Environmental impacts study results not made public

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

See ESC right:

Health, physical and mental

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

01(2): All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.

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;


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