Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy
In: Advances in Reproductive Health Care Ser. v.3
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In: Advances in Reproductive Health Care Ser. v.3
In: The Journal of sex research, Volume 7, Issue 3, p. 240-242
ISSN: 1559-8519
World Affairs Online
Objective: To study the current legislation and trends in terminations of pregnancy in the European Union (EU). Design: Data were collected on legislation and statistics for terminations of pregnancy. Setting: Population-based statistics from the EU member states. Population: Women in reproductive age in the 27 EU member states. Methods: Information on legislation was collected for all 27 EU member states. Statistical information until 2008 was compiled from international (n = 24) and national sources (n = 17). Statistical data were not available for Austria, Cyprus and Luxembourg. Main outcomes measures: Terminations of pregnancy per 1000 women aged 15-49 years. Results: Ireland, Malta and Poland have restrictive legislation. Luxembourg permits termination of pregnancy on physical and mental health indications; Cyprus, Finland, and the UK further include socio-economic indications. In all other EU member states termination of pregnancy can be performed in early pregnancy on a women's request. In general, the rates of termination of pregnancy have declined in recent years. In total, 10.3 terminations were reported per 1000 women aged 15-49 years in the EU in 2008. The rate was 12.3/1000 for countries requiring a legal indication for termination, and 11.0/1000 for countries allowing termination on request. Northern Europe (10.9/1000) and Central and Eastern Europe (10.8/1000) had higher rates than Southern Europe (8.9/1000). Northern Europe, however, had substantially higher rates of termination of pregnancy among teenagers. Conclusion: A more consistent and coherent reporting of terminations of pregnancy is needed in the EU. The large variation of termination rates between countries suggests that termination of pregnancy rates may be reduced in some countries without restricting women's access to termination. Sexual education and provision of access to reliable and affordable contraception are essential to achieve low rates of termination of pregnancy. ; The REPROSTAT 3 (The State of Reproductive Health and Fertility in the European Union) project has been funded by the Health Programme of DG Health and Consumers at the European Commission and High Commissariat of Health, Ministry of Health, Portugal. ; peer-reviewed
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Frequently Asked Questions document outlining proposed changes to termination of pregnancy legislation in the Northern Territory
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In: Human Rights and Healthcare
The aim of this article is to demonstrate that, although South Africa has permissive termination-of-pregnancy legislation, to the extent that women can terminate first- and second-trimester pregnancies on demand and for socio-economic reasons, foetal interests are in fact taken into account. The system of female reproductive rights progressively shelters foetal interests, albeit to a limited extent. South Africa is in the process of successfully balancing the conflicting notions of female reproductive rights and foetal interests. The article discusses the "right to terminate a pregnancy" with reference to the Constitution, the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act 92 of 1996 and relevant case law. On the topic of foetal interests, the article looks at the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act as legislative recognition of foetal interests since a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy is progressively limited as the pregnancy advances beyond the second trimester. The value of dignity justifies the recognition of foetal interests. Further, accepting that the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act limitedly protects foetal interests based on the value of dignity, the article questions why South Africa permits elective second trimester termination of pregnancies? Research indicates a need for second trimester terminations and the article discusses the position of a number of women seeking second trimester terminations. The article draws to an end by looking at the case of S v Mshumpa as an example of the balancing process that is needed when dealing with female reproductive rights and foetal interests. This article demonstrates the constitutional setting of women's termination-of-pregnancy rights on the one hand, and foetal interests on the other. Further, it illustrates that these conflicting positions, rather than being deepened, are in fact balanced by legislation and relevant case law.
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The aim of this article is to demonstrate that, although South Africa has permissive termination-of-pregnancy legislation, to the extent that women can terminate firstand second-trimester pregnancies on demand and for socio-economic reasons, foetal interests are in fact taken into account. The system of female reproductive rights progressively shelters foetal interests, albeit to a limited extent. South Africa is in the process of successfully balancing the conflicting notions of female reproductive rights and foetal interests. The article discusses the "right to terminate a pregnancy" with reference to the Constitution, the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act 92 of 1996 and relevant case law. On the topic of foetal interests, the article looks at the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act as legislative recognition of foetal interests since a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy is progressively limited as the pregnancy advances beyond the second trimester. The value of dignity justifies the recognition of foetal interests. Further, accepting that the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act limitedly protects foetal interests based on the value of dignity, the article questions why South Africa permits elective second trimester termination of pregnancies? Research indicates a need for second trimester terminations and the article discusses the position of a number of women seeking second trimester terminations. The article draws to an end by looking at the case of S v Mshumpa as an example of the balancing process that is needed when dealing with female reproductive rights and foetal interests. This article demonstrates the constitutional setting of women's termination-of-pregnancy rights on the one hand, and foetal interests on the other. Further, it illustrates that these conflicting positions, rather than being deepened, are in fact balanced by legislation and relevant case law.
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In: Studies in family planning: a publication of the Population Council, Volume 7, Issue 2, p. 63
ISSN: 1728-4465
Discussion Paper outlining proposed changes to termination of pregnancy legislation in the Northern Territory
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In: http://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/7043/
"This handbook is prepared by the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and contains instructions for persons with responsibilities for completing and filing reports of induced terminations of pregnancy (induced abortions). It pertains to the 1989 revision of the U.S. Standard Report of Induced Termination of Pregnancy as modified in 1996 by the Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and the 1992 revision of the Model State Vital Statistics Act and Regulations. This handbook is intended to serve as a model for adaptation by any vital statistics registration area. " - p. iii ; "January 1988." ; Also available via the World Wide Web as an Acrobat .pdf file (2.52 MB, 23 p.).
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In: International law reports, Volume 74, p. 523-526
ISSN: 2633-707X
Treaties — Conclusion and operation — Constitutional limitations — French Constitution, Articles 55 and 61 — Superiority of treaties over laws — Whether an absolute principle — Whether French Constitutional Council has power to ensure respect for this principle within framework of examination of conformity of law with Constitution under Article 61 — Conflict between treaty and subsequently enacted municipal law — The law of France
In: The international & comparative law quarterly: ICLQ, Volume 34, Issue 3, p. 630-636
ISSN: 1471-6895
In: International & comparative law quarterly: ICLQ, Volume 34, Issue 3, p. 630
ISSN: 0020-5893
In: Journal of biosocial science: JBS, Volume 12, Issue 3, p. 261-274
ISSN: 1469-7599
SummaryA study of the factors involved in delay amongst a group of Wessex women obtaining induced abortions is reported and the importance of age is stressed. Only 47% of women aged 17–18 years obtained their operation before 12 weeks gestation compared with more than 70% of women of other age groups. The implications of this for the health of these women is discussed and the case stated for the development of adequate sex education, birth control and early abortion services orientated towards late teenagers.