Latest items for ABO-LAW-1
Nov. 7, 2025, 3:18 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Denmark] is relaxing its restrictions on abortion for the first time in 50 years to make it legal for women to terminate pregnancies up to the 18th week from the previous 12th week. Officials said the law will also be changed to allow girls between 15 and 17 years old to have an abortion without parental consent" (para 1-2).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Denmark] is relaxing its restrictions on abortion for the first time in 50 years to make it legal for women to terminate pregnancies up to the 18th week from the previous 12th week. Officials said the law will also be changed to allow girls between 15 and 17 years old to have an abortion without parental consent" (para 1-2).
Nov. 7, 2025, 3:09 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[There is] the continued criminalization of abortion" (para 37).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[There is] the continued criminalization of abortion" (para 37).
Nov. 7, 2025, 2:49 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[In the Central African Republic there is] the criminalization of abortion except in cases of rape" (15).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[In the Central African Republic there is] the criminalization of abortion except in cases of rape" (15).
Nov. 7, 2025, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In the context of Azerbaijan, abortion is regulated under Article 30 of the Law on the Protection of Public Health. The law refers to abortion as the "artificial termination of pregnancy," granting women the right to decide independently on matters related to motherhood. Azerbaijani law permits abortion in three scenarios: 1) At the Woman's Request: Allowed within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. 2) Based on Social Indications: Permissible up to 22 weeks under specific circumstances, such as the death of the husband, disability of the husband, imprisonment of the woman or her spouse, or pregnancy resulting from rape. 3) Based on Medical Indications: Allowed regardless of gestational age, provided...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In the context of Azerbaijan, abortion is regulated under Article 30 of the Law on the Protection of Public Health. The law refers to abortion as the "artificial termination of pregnancy," granting women the right to decide independently on matters related to motherhood. Azerbaijani law permits abortion in three scenarios: 1) At the Woman's Request: Allowed within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. 2) Based on Social Indications: Permissible up to 22 weeks under specific circumstances, such as the death of the husband, disability of the husband, imprisonment of the woman or her spouse, or pregnancy resulting from rape. 3) Based on Medical Indications: Allowed regardless of gestational age, provided...more
Nov. 7, 2025, 10:21 a.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
The table titled, "Legal Ground and Gestational Limit," indicates that rape is illegal in all circumstances except when the mother's life is at risk (para 2). The table titled, "Penalties," shows that in the event of an illegal abortion, the woman, provider, and anyone who assists, will all be penalized (para 7).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
The table titled, "Legal Ground and Gestational Limit," indicates that rape is illegal in all circumstances except when the mother's life is at risk (para 2). The table titled, "Penalties," shows that in the event of an illegal abortion, the woman, provider, and anyone who assists, will all be penalized (para 7).
Nov. 7, 2025, 10:16 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortions were permitted for women who had a health condition that would make it unsafe for them to give birth. In any other circumstances, abortions were unlawful" (para 15).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortions were permitted for women who had a health condition that would make it unsafe for them to give birth. In any other circumstances, abortions were unlawful" (para 15).
Nov. 7, 2025, 10:09 a.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Under Pakistani law, abortion is legal only to save a pregnant woman’s life or to provide “necessary treatment” early in pregnancy" (para 2).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Under Pakistani law, abortion is legal only to save a pregnant woman’s life or to provide “necessary treatment” early in pregnancy" (para 2).
Nov. 7, 2025, 10:06 a.m.
Countries: Belarus
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[There are] obstacles to abortion, including a time limit of 12 weeks, compulsory pre-abortion counselling in State healthcare institutions, mainly provided by members of religious groups who tried to dissuade women from having an abortion, and designated days on which doctors could refuse to perform the procedure" (para 29).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[There are] obstacles to abortion, including a time limit of 12 weeks, compulsory pre-abortion counselling in State healthcare institutions, mainly provided by members of religious groups who tried to dissuade women from having an abortion, and designated days on which doctors could refuse to perform the procedure" (para 29).
Nov. 7, 2025, 10 a.m.
Countries: Belarus
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[There is] Mandatory pre-abortion psychological counselling" (para 45).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[There is] Mandatory pre-abortion psychological counselling" (para 45).
Nov. 7, 2025, 9:51 a.m.
Countries: Bahrain
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The Committee would be interested to know whether the State party would consider decriminalizing abortion and expanding the grounds on which abortion was permitted to include cases where the fetus was seriously malformed or the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape" (3).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The Committee would be interested to know whether the State party would consider decriminalizing abortion and expanding the grounds on which abortion was permitted to include cases where the fetus was seriously malformed or the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape" (3).
Nov. 7, 2025, 9:46 a.m.
Countries: Bahrain
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is criminalized under article 321 of the Penal Code; a doctor may perform an abortion only if the woman’s life is at risk; and the draft law on abortion currently being considered in parliament decriminalizes abortion only in cases where the fetus is malformed, but not in cases of rape or incest" (11).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is criminalized under article 321 of the Penal Code; a doctor may perform an abortion only if the woman’s life is at risk; and the draft law on abortion currently being considered in parliament decriminalizes abortion only in cases where the fetus is malformed, but not in cases of rape or incest" (11).
Nov. 7, 2025, 8:50 a.m.
Countries: Papua New Guinea
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Pregnancy termination or induced abortion is not decriminalized, and access to safe abortion services is largely unavailable in Papua New Guinea (PNG)" (para 1). "induced abortion is permitted when there are compelling reasons, such as to save a woman’s life, prevent adverse physical and mental health outcomes, avoid pregnancy following rape or incest, prevent serious fetal anomalies, socioeconomic reasons, or upon a woman’s request" (para 5). "While pregnancy termination or induced abortion for socioeconomic reasons or upon request is prohibited under PNG’s Criminal Code Act 1974 [31], it is performed by a professional medical practitioner under certain conditions; for example, if the pregnancy is caused by rape or incest, if...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Pregnancy termination or induced abortion is not decriminalized, and access to safe abortion services is largely unavailable in Papua New Guinea (PNG)" (para 1). "induced abortion is permitted when there are compelling reasons, such as to save a woman’s life, prevent adverse physical and mental health outcomes, avoid pregnancy following rape or incest, prevent serious fetal anomalies, socioeconomic reasons, or upon a woman’s request" (para 5). "While pregnancy termination or induced abortion for socioeconomic reasons or upon request is prohibited under PNG’s Criminal Code Act 1974 [31], it is performed by a professional medical practitioner under certain conditions; for example, if the pregnancy is caused by rape or incest, if...more
Nov. 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
Countries: Paraguay
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Paraguay, abortion is legal only to save the life of a pregnant person. Women and girls are forced to continue unwanted pregnancies even in cases of rape or incest, pregnancies that pose a serious—but not life-threatening—health risk, and pregnancies in which the fetus has no hope of surviving outside the womb. This is one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Latin America" (para 4).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Paraguay, abortion is legal only to save the life of a pregnant person. Women and girls are forced to continue unwanted pregnancies even in cases of rape or incest, pregnancies that pose a serious—but not life-threatening—health risk, and pregnancies in which the fetus has no hope of surviving outside the womb. This is one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Latin America" (para 4).
Nov. 7, 2025, 8:03 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Belgium has adopted] Act of 15 October 2018 on the voluntary termination of pregnancy, eliminating the test for distress and removing abortion from the Criminal Code" (2).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Belgium has adopted] Act of 15 October 2018 on the voluntary termination of pregnancy, eliminating the test for distress and removing abortion from the Criminal Code" (2).
Nov. 7, 2025, 7:55 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The criminal code allows abortion in very limited circumstances and treats all others, including when the pregnancy is the result of rape, incest or sexual intercourse with a minor, as a crime with severe penalties" (12).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The criminal code allows abortion in very limited circumstances and treats all others, including when the pregnancy is the result of rape, incest or sexual intercourse with a minor, as a crime with severe penalties" (12).
Nov. 7, 2025, 7:49 a.m.
Countries: Djibouti
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is criminalized in all cases, including in cases of rape and incest" (11).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is criminalized in all cases, including in cases of rape and incest" (11).
Nov. 7, 2025, 7:42 a.m.
Countries: Panama
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Panama, the law permits women to have an abortion in the case of rape or risk to the health of the mother and the fetus" (para 15).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Panama, the law permits women to have an abortion in the case of rape or risk to the health of the mother and the fetus" (para 15).
Nov. 3, 2025, 9:45 p.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is illegal in the Philippines – a majority Catholic country and former American colony – and has been for over a century. Under the law, women found to have aborted their fetuses face prison terms of between two to six years. Doctors and nurses caught performing abortions or providing assistance are also subject to harsh punishment by the state" (para 3-4). "Lawyer Clara Rita Padilla, a spokeswoman for the Philippine Safe Abortion Advocacy Network (PINSAN), said that while there are “progressive interpretations” of the abortion law in the Philippines, there are no clear exemptions allowing for terminating pregnancies even in severe cases like rape and incest – or to...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is illegal in the Philippines – a majority Catholic country and former American colony – and has been for over a century. Under the law, women found to have aborted their fetuses face prison terms of between two to six years. Doctors and nurses caught performing abortions or providing assistance are also subject to harsh punishment by the state" (para 3-4). "Lawyer Clara Rita Padilla, a spokeswoman for the Philippine Safe Abortion Advocacy Network (PINSAN), said that while there are “progressive interpretations” of the abortion law in the Philippines, there are no clear exemptions allowing for terminating pregnancies even in severe cases like rape and incest – or to...more
Nov. 3, 2025, 8:08 p.m.
Countries: Portugal
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Once among the most restrictive in Europe, Portuguese abortion law now provides for legal termination of pregnancy under defined circumstances, striking a balance between personal autonomy and regulatory oversight" (para 2). "[I]n Portugal, abortion is legal and can be performed on demand up to the tenth week of pregnancy. But this wasn’t always the case. Abortions were illegal in the country until 1984. However, over the years, the legislation has incorporated different grounds for abortion into Portugal’s healthcare system. For example, according to current laws, a three-day reflection period is mandatory before the procedure. The law was ratified by President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who recommended that measures should be taken...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Once among the most restrictive in Europe, Portuguese abortion law now provides for legal termination of pregnancy under defined circumstances, striking a balance between personal autonomy and regulatory oversight" (para 2). "[I]n Portugal, abortion is legal and can be performed on demand up to the tenth week of pregnancy. But this wasn’t always the case. Abortions were illegal in the country until 1984. However, over the years, the legislation has incorporated different grounds for abortion into Portugal’s healthcare system. For example, according to current laws, a three-day reflection period is mandatory before the procedure. The law was ratified by President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who recommended that measures should be taken...more
Nov. 3, 2025, 7:50 p.m.
Countries: Portugal
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In some countries, where there are legal rights to a safe procedure, the difficulty of finding a provider can lead women to seek abortion far from home. This is the case in Portugal. According to a recent reportExternal link by the General Inspection of Health Activities, many doctors in the country claim to be conscientious objectors, forcing health institutions to redirect patients" (para 16).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In some countries, where there are legal rights to a safe procedure, the difficulty of finding a provider can lead women to seek abortion far from home. This is the case in Portugal. According to a recent reportExternal link by the General Inspection of Health Activities, many doctors in the country claim to be conscientious objectors, forcing health institutions to redirect patients" (para 16).
Nov. 3, 2025, 6:58 p.m.
Countries: Romania
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion on request is legal until 14 weeks of pregnancy in Romania, but Human Rights Watch found that a growing number of doctors and public hospitals no longer provide the service. Doctors frequently invoke conscientious objection—their own religious beliefs—to turn away patients requiring abortion care. They often do so without referring patients to colleagues or other hospitals, in violation of the patients’ rights. Some entire healthcare facilities refuse to provide abortion care, through formal or informal policies" (para 8). "Some doctors inappropriately require any patient under age 18 to obtain consent from a parent or guardian, even though adolescents aged 16 and over can legally access sexual and reproductive health...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion on request is legal until 14 weeks of pregnancy in Romania, but Human Rights Watch found that a growing number of doctors and public hospitals no longer provide the service. Doctors frequently invoke conscientious objection—their own religious beliefs—to turn away patients requiring abortion care. They often do so without referring patients to colleagues or other hospitals, in violation of the patients’ rights. Some entire healthcare facilities refuse to provide abortion care, through formal or informal policies" (para 8). "Some doctors inappropriately require any patient under age 18 to obtain consent from a parent or guardian, even though adolescents aged 16 and over can legally access sexual and reproductive health...more
Nov. 3, 2025, 6:47 p.m.
Countries: Romania
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion was prohibited in Romania" (para 2). "In the early 1990s, after the overthrow of Ceausescu, the new government founded Romania's first family planning program. At that point, reproductive rights began to improve: Abortion was legalized up to the 14th week, contraception was free, and sex education was implemented in public schools" (para 8). "Activists say that over the past decade, the government slashed funding for the family planning program, leading dozens of clinics to shut down. Gynecologists are increasingly refusing to perform abortions by invoking a conscientious objector clause, citing moral or personal reasons such as their religious beliefs, according to reports from activists and medical professionals" (para 9).more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion was prohibited in Romania" (para 2). "In the early 1990s, after the overthrow of Ceausescu, the new government founded Romania's first family planning program. At that point, reproductive rights began to improve: Abortion was legalized up to the 14th week, contraception was free, and sex education was implemented in public schools" (para 8). "Activists say that over the past decade, the government slashed funding for the family planning program, leading dozens of clinics to shut down. Gynecologists are increasingly refusing to perform abortions by invoking a conscientious objector clause, citing moral or personal reasons such as their religious beliefs, according to reports from activists and medical professionals" (para 9).more
Nov. 3, 2025, 4:06 p.m.
Countries: Greece
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The table titled "Almost 7/10 Italian Doctors Refuse to Carry out Abortions," shows that Greece currently provides the right to conscientious objection over abortion, according to the WHO's 2018 Global Abortion Policies Database (para 14)"
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The table titled "Almost 7/10 Italian Doctors Refuse to Carry out Abortions," shows that Greece currently provides the right to conscientious objection over abortion, according to the WHO's 2018 Global Abortion Policies Database (para 14)"
Nov. 3, 2025, 4:03 p.m.
Countries: Greece
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Full legalization [of abortion] came in 1986 with the passage of Law 1609/1986, which permits abortion on request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The law also includes specific exceptions: up to 19 weeks in cases of rape or incest, and up to 24 weeks in cases of fetal abnormalities. Abortions can be legally performed at any point during the pregnancy if the mother’s life is at risk or if there is a serious and irreversible threat to her physical or mental health. Girls under the age of 18, however, must still obtain written consent from a parent or guardian" (para 4-5).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Full legalization [of abortion] came in 1986 with the passage of Law 1609/1986, which permits abortion on request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The law also includes specific exceptions: up to 19 weeks in cases of rape or incest, and up to 24 weeks in cases of fetal abnormalities. Abortions can be legally performed at any point during the pregnancy if the mother’s life is at risk or if there is a serious and irreversible threat to her physical or mental health. Girls under the age of 18, however, must still obtain written consent from a parent or guardian" (para 4-5).
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:56 p.m.
Countries: Ghana
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is illegal in Ghana, except in cases of incest, rape, foetal abnormalities or when a woman’s life is at risk. But ignorance, poverty, religious belief and stigma prevent girls and women from seeking abortion even when it would be legal" (para 5).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is illegal in Ghana, except in cases of incest, rape, foetal abnormalities or when a woman’s life is at risk. But ignorance, poverty, religious belief and stigma prevent girls and women from seeking abortion even when it would be legal" (para 5).
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:52 p.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Germany, an abortion is not punishable for any party involved if it is carried out in accordance with the counselling requirement (§ 218a paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code (StGB)) or if there is a medical or criminological reason for the abortion (§ 218a paragraphs 2 and 3 StGB). For an abortion under the counselling requirement, the following conditions must be met: - The pregnant woman requesting the procedure must receive counselling at a state-approved pregnancy conflict counselling center three days before the procedure. - She must present a consultation certificate regarding this conversation to the doctor who is to perform the procedure. A doctor must perform the abortion...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Germany, an abortion is not punishable for any party involved if it is carried out in accordance with the counselling requirement (§ 218a paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code (StGB)) or if there is a medical or criminological reason for the abortion (§ 218a paragraphs 2 and 3 StGB). For an abortion under the counselling requirement, the following conditions must be met: - The pregnant woman requesting the procedure must receive counselling at a state-approved pregnancy conflict counselling center three days before the procedure. - She must present a consultation certificate regarding this conversation to the doctor who is to perform the procedure. A doctor must perform the abortion...more
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:41 p.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is regulated in the German Criminal Code. Abortion is only exempt from punishment under very specific conditions: after counseling, or with criminological or medical indications" (para 1).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is regulated in the German Criminal Code. Abortion is only exempt from punishment under very specific conditions: after counseling, or with criminological or medical indications" (para 1).
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:35 p.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Currently, abortion is considered illegal in Germany but not punishable if a woman undergoes mandatory counseling and a three-day wait period before she has the procedure" (para 2).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Currently, abortion is considered illegal in Germany but not punishable if a woman undergoes mandatory counseling and a three-day wait period before she has the procedure" (para 2).
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:29 p.m.
Countries: Georgia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Experts agree that abortion is largely under-reported...The Law on Health Care stipulates that an abortion can be carried out for any reason if a pregnancy does not exceed 12 weeks. Between 12 and 22 weeks, abortion is allowed only on the grounds of listed medical conditions (therapeutic abortion) and for social reasons, including if pregnancy is the result of rape or if the patient is under 15 or over 49 years of age. In cases of rape, the crime of rape must be confirmed by a court in the first instance. Abortion is permitted after 22 weeks due to medical conditions and only upon the decision of a medical commission....more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Experts agree that abortion is largely under-reported...The Law on Health Care stipulates that an abortion can be carried out for any reason if a pregnancy does not exceed 12 weeks. Between 12 and 22 weeks, abortion is allowed only on the grounds of listed medical conditions (therapeutic abortion) and for social reasons, including if pregnancy is the result of rape or if the patient is under 15 or over 49 years of age. In cases of rape, the crime of rape must be confirmed by a court in the first instance. Abortion is permitted after 22 weeks due to medical conditions and only upon the decision of a medical commission....more
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Countries: Georgia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In October 2023, the Ministry of Health in Georgia introduced new restrictions to accessing abortion care in the country...People seeking abortions are forced to undergo a compulsory five-day waiting period...Abortion-seekers must also undergo more than one mandatory ultrasound...A medical abortion can now only be performed in a specific type of medical facility" (para. 1,3,7,10).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In October 2023, the Ministry of Health in Georgia introduced new restrictions to accessing abortion care in the country...People seeking abortions are forced to undergo a compulsory five-day waiting period...Abortion-seekers must also undergo more than one mandatory ultrasound...A medical abortion can now only be performed in a specific type of medical facility" (para. 1,3,7,10).