Recommendation 183
Adopt national uniform legislation prohibiting, except where there is a serious threat to life or health, the sterilisation of children and of adults with disability, in the absence of prior, fully informed and free consent
State
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Issue
Domestic legal, institutional and policy frameworks
Sterilisation
Population group
Children
People with disability
Australian Government Agency and/or Jurisdiction
• Department of Social Services
• Attorney-General's Department
• States and territories
• Attorney-General's Department
• States and territories
Australia's Response
Notes (will not consider further at this time)
Australia's Position
A sterilisation procedure for non-therapeutic reasons may only occur in Australia with the person's consent, or with authorisation from a court or guardianship tribunal if the person is unable to give valid consent. Australia does not propose any changes to these arrangements.