Friday, June 22, 2007
New Portugal abortion law to take effect July 15
Michael Sung
[JURIST] The Portuguese government officially published a new abortion law [JURIST report] Thursday, formally adopting the law and paving the way for it to enter effect on July 15. The law allows abortions [JURIST news archive] during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy free of charge at a public hospital, but requires a meeting with a doctor who will be required to warn of the potential dangers followed by a three-day mandatory "reflection" period. Women will also be required to attend family planning education within two weeks following an abortion to be educated on contraception methods.
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I think it's fantastic. The emphasis on reflection and education is to be commended.
Imagine that--in a highly Catholic country.
Although I do not favor abortion, I cannot rule out abortion for some women. This sounds like a good law.
Pretty sad when a relatively poor, religiously conservative almost 3rd world country is more civilized, advanced, and forward-thinking than we are...
hmm, i think as long as the doctor is not preaching and/or guilt-tripping the woman and is actually offering solid medical advice and information, then it is a progressive measure.
imagine, a woman's right to choose what to do about her own body, and not the government.
Well i think it is great that they are making it harder to abort but i dont think aborting should be tolerated AT ALL! [its an easier way to say murder of a newborn child.]
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