Abortion in Greece

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Abortion in Greece has been fully legalized since 1986, when law 1609/1986 was passed effective from 3 July 1986.[1][2] Abortions can be performed on-demand in hospitals for women whose pregnancies have not exceeded 12 weeks.[3] In the case of rape or incest, an abortion can occur as late as 19 weeks, and as late as 24 weeks in the case of fetal abnormalities.[3] In case of inevitable risk to the life of the pregnant woman or a risk of serious and continuous damage to her physical or mental health, termination of pregnancy is legal any time before birth.[2][4] Girls under the age of 18 must get written permission from a parent or guardian before being allowed an abortion.[3]

As of 2007, the abortion rate was 7.2 abortions per 1000 women aged 15–44 years.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Use of Contraception and Abortion in Greece: A Review, Elizabeth Ioannidi-Kapolou, p.174
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Rights of embryo and foetus in public and private law, Ismini Kriari-Catranis et al., p. 9
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c Europe's abortion rules
  4. ^ "Committee on the rights of the child consideration of reports submitted by states parties under article 44 of the convention, p. 9". Archived from the original on 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  5. ^ "World Abortion Policies 2013". United Nations. 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.


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