The right to health: Everyone in Scotland has the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
- Type
- Research
- Published
- 16 December 2025
- Equality
- Population health
Description
This briefing aims to introduce the reader to the right to health and some of the legislated human rights that support the right to health. It will offer information on what the different rights are, who is impacted the most if they are unable to enjoy these rights and what we should expect duty bearers to do in order for people to enjoy their rights.
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