Tag: Decriminalization
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Understanding British Abortion Law: Exceptions vs. Rights
British abortion law is unique in that it is framed in terms of exceptions rather than rights. The 1967 Abortion Act legalized abortion under specific circumstances, but did not repeal the preexisting abortion ban. As a result, if the necessary conditions are not met, abortion remains a criminal offense under the 1861 Offences against the…
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Abortion Law in the UK: Exceptions vs Rights
Abortion law in the UK is based on exceptions rather than rights, with the 1967 Abortion Act legalizing abortion under specific circumstances. Although it amended the existing abortion ban, it did not repeal it, meaning that if the necessary conditions are not met, abortion remains a criminal offense under the 1861 Offences against the Person…