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Sweden was the first liberal democracy in Europe to legalise abortion, in 1938; this move was followed by the introduction of limited abortion laws in Denmark in 1939, [35] Finland in 1950, [36] and Norway in 1964. More liberal abortion laws were introduced in Norway in 1964, Finland in 1970, and Denmark and Iceland in 1973.
Performing an abortion because of economic or social reasons is accepted in 37% of countries. Performing abortion only on the basis of a woman's request is allowed in 34% of countries, including in Canada, most European countries and China. [44] The exact scope of each legal ground also varies.
This category contains articles which are related to abortion, abortion law, the abortion debate, or the history of abortion within the individual countries of the world. Contents Top
Abortion rights, which have been legal since a landmark 1974 law, are more widely accepted in France than in the United States and many other countries, with polls showing around 80% of French ...
The following lists include countries by total reported abortions, annual abortions and rates according to reports from governments and statisticians. The CDC or Guttmacher estimates do not account for medical abortions outside a clinic. [1]
Where is abortion legal and where is abortion illegal? A guide explaining which countries allow abortion and which countries strictly restrict or outlaw abortion.
The new law made several changes to existing abortion laws in the state of Nevada, including decriminalizing the performing of abortion procedures, and removing informed consent laws that said doctors needed to tell women of the "emotional implications" of having an abortion and what women should do after the procedure to avoid post-op ...
There are 26 countries in the world that completely ban abortion.