Right to Bodily Integrity

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Article 40 of the Irish Constitution (Bunreacht na hÉireann) sets down that you have a right not to have your body or person interfered with. This means that the State may not do anything to harm your life or health.

If you are in custody, you have a right not to have your health endangered while in prison.

You can view the full text of the Irish Constitution here.

Page updated: 19 March 2008

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