NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 2021

Section 36: Use of sterilisation prohibited.

2021Section 36 of 58Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) The use of sterilisation as treatment for mental health condition is prohibited.
(2) Any person who contravenes the provision of this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of at least seven years, without an option of fine.

Cite this section

Section 36, NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 2021 (2021).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/national-mental-health-act-2021/section/36/