Council of Europe Bioethics Convention

This procedure concerns the ratification of the Council of Europe's Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, also known as the Oviedo Convention. It aims to protect human dignity and fundamental rights in the application of biology and medicine.

The convention sets common standards for bioethics across signatory states. It affects individuals undergoing medical treatment, researchers in biomedicine, and healthcare providers, ensuring ethical practices in areas like consent and genetic testing.