Scientific research, freedom of limited or restricted

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Freedom of research, which is necessary for the progress of knowledge, is part of freedom of thought. The applications of research, including applications in biology, genetics and medicine, concerning the human genome, shall seek to offer relief from suffering and improve the health of individuals and humankind as a whole. Draft Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights (UNESCO), Article 13.

Broader Terms:

• Cultural life, participation in and benefits of scientific progress
• Scientific research and creative activity, freedom for
• Scientific research