This dissertation examines the legal position relating to the participation of children in
research, especially in HIV preventive clinical research in South Africa. HIV/AIDS
presents a real threat to humanity and particularly to the welfare of children. The
participation of children in this type of trials is therefore vital. Children, as vulnerable
participants, must also be protected from harm resulting from research. The study also
considers the nature of HIV preventive clinical research, pointing to the inconsistencies
in the legislation governing children’s participation in HIV preventive vaccine trials. The
dissertation concludes that the question of the participation of children in HIV preventive
clinical research poses many challenges, as the position in the South African law and
relevant ethical guidelines are inconsistent and contradictory. The study recommends in
the final instance that the relevant statutory provisions and ethical guidelines be
harmonised in order to clear up the inconsistencies. / Jurisprudence / LL.M. (Legal Aspects of HIV/AIDS)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/2700 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Mujinga, Sandrine Mutumba |
| Contributors | Slabbert, Melodie Nöthling |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (64 leaves) |
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