The exclusion of irregular immigrants from free access to public healthcare in Spain. Decision N. 139/2016 of the Spanish Constitutional Tribunal [Exclusión de los extranjeros en situación irregular del acceso gratuito al Sistema público de salud en España. Sentencia 139/2016 del Tribunal Constitucional]

BioLaw Journal
Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 233-247

The exclusion of irregular immigrants from free access to public healthcare in Spain. Decision N. 139/2016 of the Spanish Constitutional Tribunal [Exclusión de los extranjeros en situación irregular del acceso gratuito al Sistema público de salud en España. Sentencia 139/2016 del Tribunal Constitucional] (Article)

Ruiz N.S.*

^a Universidad de la Rioja, Spain

Abstract

The Sentence solves one of the numerous appeals of unconstitutionality presented in front of the RD-ley 16/2012, endorsing the exclusion of foreigners in an irregular situation of free access to the health care system. Justification of the measure is one of the keys of the argumentation. In this case, the limitation of a social right (access to health care) lies on considerations related to budgetary stability and sustainability of public services. In this scenario, the issue of efficiency and effectiveness becomes relevant, in close connection with the principle of proportionality. © BioLaw Journal - Rivista di BioDiritto, 2017.

Author Keywords

Right to healthcare Rights of foreigners Constitutional rights access to health care

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DOI: 10.15168/blj.v9i1.222

ISSN: 22844503

Original Language: Spanish