Description:

This book examines the complex interaction of health, law, and policy and provides a synoptic overview of the legal and regulatory environments on public health and their impact on health outcomes. It discusses constitutional provisions, judicial rulings, policy evolution, and the global health governance mechanisms that shape the current laws on health. The book engages with critical areas such as medical negligence, gender and health, euthanasia, clinical trials, and digital health, and provides critical insights into the current legal challenges public health is confronted with at national as well as global levels.

The book examines the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern public health, the role of government in disease prevention and health promotion. It also analyses policy strategies to address issues like chronic diseases, environmental hazards, and health inequalities.

Written for a diverse readership of students, legal professionals, policymakers, and scholars, this book offers an interdisciplinary approach, using case studies, judicial precedents, and comparative analysis to engage with crucial legal and policy questions and debates.

Beyond academic discourse, the book also calls for advocacy and reforms pushing for an ethical and equitable health system. Through robust research and contemporary debates, it invites reflections on achieving health as a human right.

KEY FEATURES

• Comprehensive Analysis – Covers constitutional, legal, and judicial perspectives on public health law and policy.

• Case Studies and Legal Precedents – Includes real-world examples to illustrate critical legal issues.

• Global and Comparative Approach – Offers insights into international health governance and cross-border legal frameworks.

• Contemporary Issues – Addresses gender rights, euthanasia, digital health, and pandemic laws.

• Interdisciplinary Perspective – Integrates law, ethics, human rights, and policy frameworks.

• Structured for Diverse Readers – Useful for students, academics, policymakers, and legal professionals.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• B.A. LL.B.

• LL.B.

• LL.M.