Almost all countries around the world criminalize abortion in some circumstances, finds global review GlobalHealthBMJ
Almost all countries around the globe criminalize abortion in some circumstances, despite the public health risks and impact on human rights, finds a review of the scope of penalties for the procedure in 182 nations, published in the open access journalSome 134 countries penalize those seeking an abortion, while 181 penalize providers, and 159 also punish those who assist in the procedure, the review shows.
Nine countries were excluded from the review because the regulation of abortion isn't uniform in different jurisdictions: Nigeria; Bosnia; the UK; Mexico; U.S.; Australia; China; Switzerland; and Canada. In 134, the person seeking the abortion is penalized; in 181, it's the providers; and in 159, those who assist in access or provision are subject to criminal penalties.
While in some countries, fines can be imposed as an alternative to prison, in most, fines can be imposed in addition to a prison sentence. Similar punishments apply to providers. For those assisting in access to or provision of an abortion, the maximum penalty is between 5 and 10 years' imprisonment in 16 countries, and between 10 years and life in Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ireland, Equatorial Guinea, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. In Barbados, the maximumFifty-nine countries impose fines for people who assist in abortions; 33 apply professional sanctions for those acting in a medical capacity, such as pharmacists and nurse counselors.
"The sheer range of penalties that persons involved in the abortion may face, depending on where they are, support the argument that provisions criminalizing abortions are arbitrary," say the researchers.
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