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Woman with learning disabilities ‘can be forcibly sterilized’ – UK judge
Published time: February 04, 2015 17:28
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Reuters / Stephane Mahe
Reuters / Stephane Mahe
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A judge has ruled a mother-of-six with learning disabilities can be forcibly sterilized in a decision he described as “exceptional.”
Mr. Justice Cobb authorized health authorities and social services to force entry into the woman’s home and use “necessary restraint” in order to sterilize her.
The ruling was made at a hearing in the Court of Protection in London, where issues relating to sick and vulnerable people are examined.
Health authorities and social services had argued such a move was in the best interests of the woman, whose life would be in danger if she became pregnant again.
The judge said the medical, legal and ethical issues arising from the case were of the “utmost gravity” and insisted the decision was not about eugenics.
The woman, who is in her 30s, has had her children taken from her and has repeatedly refused to cooperate with medical and social services staff saying she wanted to be “left alone,” the judge was told.
Health and social services officials said they faced difficulties trying to persuade the woman to use contraception.
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