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The Precautionary Principle: Better Safe than Sorry?

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  • Jun 21, 2021
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Also known as the Precautionary Approach or Precautionary Action, the Precautionary Principle is a concept best summed up by the proverb “better safe than sorry” or the medical maxim to “first do no harm.” While there is no single definition, it typically refers to acting to preve...


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