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Spain government approves restrictive abortion law despite opposition
Source: Associated Press
Spain government approves restrictive abortion law despite opposition
Associated Press in Madrid
theguardian.com, Friday 20 December 2013 15.48 GMT
Spain's conservative government has approved an abortion law that rolls back current legislation permitting the procedure without restrictions until the 14th week.
Justice minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón said on Friday that abortion will only be allowed in the case of rape or when there is a serious mental or physical health risk to the mother. Accredited fetal deformities that would endanger a child's life if born will also be accepted.
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The bill, which must be approved by parliament, has been vigorously opposed by most opposition parties and women's groups across the country.
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Associated Press in Madrid
theguardian.com, Friday 20 December 2013 15.48 GMT
Spain's conservative government has approved an abortion law that rolls back current legislation permitting the procedure without restrictions until the 14th week.
Justice minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón said on Friday that abortion will only be allowed in the case of rape or when there is a serious mental or physical health risk to the mother. Accredited fetal deformities that would endanger a child's life if born will also be accepted.
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The bill, which must be approved by parliament, has been vigorously opposed by most opposition parties and women's groups across the country.
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Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/20/spain-government-restrictive-abortion-law-opposition