Blog

Supreme Court says girl’s forced blood transfusion didn’t violate rights

A A

 

June 26, 2009 | ARPA Canada

Canada’s top court on Friday dismissed the case of a Manitoba girl — a Jehovah’s Witness — who said her rights were violated when she was forced to get a blood transfusion against her will because she was a minor. In a 6-1 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that such medical interventions are constitutionally sound. [Keep reading this story here.]

Freedom of Religion, Manitoba Email Us 

Get Publications Delivered

TO Your Inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events, action items, and everything else ARPA
Never miss an article.
Subscribe