Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977
- Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977
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| Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977 |
Parliament of New Zealand |
Long title/
Purpose |
An Act to specify the circumstances in which contraceptives and information relating to contraception may be supplied and given to young persons, to define the circumstances under which sterilisations may be undertaken, and to provide for the circumstances and procedures under which abortions may be authorised after having full regard to the rights of the unborn child |
| Dates |
| Date passed |
1977 |
| Date of Royal Assent |
16 December 1977 |
| Other legislation |
| Status: Current legislation |
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977 is an Act of Parliament in New Zealand.
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- New Zealand Statutes
- New Zealand abortion law
- New Zealand stubs
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