States findings of the Legislature and affirms support for the Nuremberg Code and other complementary ethical standards.

This resolution is rooted in the foundational principles of the Nuremberg Code, established in 1947 after the atrocities of World War II. It was the first international framework to ensure ethical standards in medical and scientific research and has been used as a foundation to protect human dignity. This resolution reaffirms Idaho’s commitment to ethical medical and scientific research by recognizing the Nuremberg Code as the foundational framework for protecting human rights. It emphasizes voluntary consent, avoidance of harm, and individual rights. Additionally, it incorporates principles from the Declaration of Helsinki, the Belmont Report, and UNESCO’s Bioethics and Human Rights Declaration, which strengthen protections for vulnerable populations, ensure independent ethical oversight, promote transparency, and uphold justice in research. By encouraging Idaho’s research institutions to adhere to these ethical standards, this resolution promotes scientific integrity, accountability, and respect for human dignity.