Table 1.
Ages of independent consent to sexual and reproductive health services[5]
| Health intervention/ service |
Age at which a child may consent independently to health intervention/service |
|---|---|
| Contraceptives and contraceptive advice | 12 years |
| HIV testing | 12 years, or <12 if the child has ‘sufficient maturity’ |
| Termination of pregnancy | No set age of consent |
| Medical treatment | 12 years, and the child must demonstrate ‘sufficient maturity’ |
| Male circumcision | 16 years |
| Operations | 12 years, and the child must demonstrate ‘sufficient maturity’ |
| Research | 18 years |