Proportionality in Public Health Emergencies: Legal, Policy, and Ethical Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Proportionality in Public Health Emergencies: Legal, Policy, and Ethical Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 12 April 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Proportionality in Public Health Emergencies: Legal, Policy, and Ethical Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic Author : Therese Sefton 0000-0002-7411-3310 [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174449164.43681631/v1 235 views 94 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract This scoping review explores the concept of proportionality at the intersection of law, public policy, and crisis management during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review identifies five central themes in the literature, focusing on proportionality as a regulatory tool in public sector crisis management. The pandemic necessitated global implementation of coercive measures to control virus spread, leading to significant infringements on human rights and raising critical questions about the permissible extent of administrative interventions. The aim is twofold: first, to address the controversial issue of decision-making under uncertainty by suggesting the application of the proportionality framework; second, to map key concepts, methods, and fields of study to identify research gaps related to proportionality in public health crisis decision-making. The findings emphasize the potential benefits of proportionality in structured crisis policy-making processes, aiding transparent decision-making and balancing rights and policy needs. This analysis provides valuable insights for policymakers, legal professionals, and public health authorities in navigating future crises. 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