24) COVID-19 Law lab initiative Flashcards
1
Q
Who has launched this initiative ?
A
WHO
2
Q
What is this initiative ?
A
It is a database of laws that countries have implemented in response to the pandemic
3
Q
What does it include ?
A
It includes state of emergency declarations, quarantine measures, disease surveillance, legal measures relating to mask wearing, social distancing and access to medication and vaccines
4
Q
Purpose ?
A
To ensure that these laws also adhere to the Intl human rights standards
5
Q
Bodies involved ?
A
UNDP , WHO , UNAIDS , The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at GeorgeTown University
