RE: Abortion

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What does the Law say about Abortions?

It must be agreed with by two doctors

Arguments Against Abortion?

Life begins at conception. An embryo has the potential to be human so it has the right to life. Even Disabled children have the right to life. Adoption is an alternative.

What does the law say about abortion being allowed After 24 weeks?

Only Allowed If: There is risk to the Mother's life. The baby will be severely deformed. There would be risk to serious physical or mental injury to the Woman.

What does the law say about abortion being allowed before 24 weeks?

Only allowed if: There is a physical/mental risk to the Woman's health. Any existing children would suffer. The Child born will be severely disabled.

What is Abortion?

The Removal of the Foetus from the womb before it can survive.

Arguments For Abortion?

Women should have the choice - It's their body. In cases of rape, it should be allowed. It is kinder to allow it if the child will be disabled. Babies should be loved, and the women cannot always provide this.


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