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Timestamp: 2019-04-26 16:31:24+00:00

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Note: Grounds on which abortion is permitted on request varies greatly among regions. For gestational limits and other conditions please refer below DataTable.
Andorra Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Angola Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Antigua and Barbuda Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Australia Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Abortion law is determined at the state level and is governed by various state laws and, in some states, court decisions. The most restrictive laws allow abortion to be performed to save the life of the woman and to preserve her physical and mental health; one state with the most liberal law allows abortion on request.
Central African Republic Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Chile No No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries have been amended to remove all indications relevant to the legal performance of abortions; however, it is not clear whether a defense of necessity might be allowed to justify an abortion performed to save the life of the woman.
Congo, Republic of the Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
El Salvador No No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries have been amended to remove all indications relevant to the legal performance of abortions; however, it is not clear whether a defense of necessity might be allowed to justify an abortion performed to save the life of the woman.
Fiji Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Gabon Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Gambia, The Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Guinea-Bissau Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Haiti Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Holy See (Vatican City) No No No No No No No Refers to the Vatican City State.
Honduras Yes No No No No No No The penal code makes no exceptions to the general prohibition on the performance of abortions; the Code of Medical Ethics, however, allows abortions to be performed for therapeutic purposes.
Iran Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Jamaica Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds. Parental authorization/notification require.
Kenya Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Madagascar Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Malawi Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. Spousal authorization required.
Mali Yes No No Yes No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Malta No No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries have been amended to remove all indications relevant to the legal performance of abortions; however, it is not clear whether a defense of necessity might be allowed to justify an abortion performed to save the life of the woman.
Mauritania Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Mauritius Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Mexico Yes No No Yes No No No Abortion law is determined at the state level. The grounds checked refer only to the Federal Penal Code; some states allow abortions to be performed on the following grounds: to preserve physical health, to preserve mental health, in the case of foetal impairment, and for economic or social reasons.
Monaco Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Nauru Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Nicaragua No No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries have been amended to remove all indications relevant to the legal performance of abortions; however, it is not clear whether a defense of necessity might be allowed to justify an abortion performed to save the life of the woman.
Niger Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Nigeria Yes Yes Yes No No No No Nigeria has two abortion laws: one for the northern states and one for the southern states. Both laws specifically allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman. In addition, in the southern states, the decision of R. v. Bourne is applied, which allows abortions to be performed for physical and mental health reasons.
Pakistan Yes Yes Yes No No No No The law allows abortion to be performed to save the life of the woman or to provide necessary treatment. The law does not indicate which abortions constitute necessary treatment.
Philippines Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Samoa Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
San Marino Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Sao Tome and Principe Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Sierra Leone Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Somalia Yes No No No No No No The abortion laws in these countries do not expressly allow abortions to be performed to save the life of the woman, but general principles of criminal legislation allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity.
Spain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The new law allows the procedure without restrictions up to 14 weeks and gives 16- and 17-year-olds the right to have abortions without parental consent.
Tanzania Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Trinidad and Tobago Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
Uganda Yes Yes Yes No No No No The abortion laws in these countries either expressly allow abortions to be performed only to save the life of the woman, or are governed by general principles of criminal legislation which allow abortions to be performed for this reason on the ground of necessity. In addition, the British case of R. v. Bourne or local application of that decision apply. Under the decision, the ground of necessity was interpreted to encompass abortion performed on physical and mental grounds.
United Kingdom Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Refers to the abortion law of England and Wales and Scotland.
UN Population Division 2002, Abortion Policies: A Global Review, Vol.I, The United Nations Population Division, NEW YORK, viewed 28th May, 2010, <http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/>.
Michelle Ralston and Elizabeth Podrebarac 2008, Abortion Laws Around the World, 2008, The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, Washington, DC, viewed 28th May, 2010, <http://pewforum.org/Abortion/Abortion-Laws-Around-the-World.aspx>.
Center for Reproductive Rights 2008, World Abortion Laws 2008, Fact Sheet, Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, viewed 28th May, 2010, <http://reproductiverights.org/en/document/world-abortion-laws-2008-fact-sheet>.
ChartsBin statistics collector team 2010, World Abortion Laws and Policies, ChartsBin.com, viewed 26th April, 2019, <http://chartsbin.com/view/s53>.

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