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Overview of age, capacity and public policy requirements for independent consent to sexual- and reproductive-health rights (SRH) services
| Independent consent requirements | SRH services |
|---|---|
| Age | Contraceptives; prescribed drugs |
| Age and capacity | Medical treatment |
| Age and public policy requirements | HIV testing; male circumcision; virginity testing |
| Public policy and implied capacity | Termination of pregnancy |
| Prohibition on the procedure during childhood (under 18) | Sterilisation |
