what do you think about the new portugal abortion law?

Question

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.

Anonym · Accepted Answer

I think it's fantastic.  The emphasis on reflection and education is to be commended.

Imagine that--in a highly Catholic country.

Anonym · Answer

Although I do not favor abortion, I cannot rule out abortion for some women.  This sounds like a good law.

Anonym · Answer

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.]

Anonym · Answer

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.

Anonym · Answer

Pretty sad when a relatively poor, religiously conservative almost 3rd world country is more civilized, advanced, and forward-thinking than we are...

what do you think about the new portugal abortion law?

5 Antworten