Abortion in Iran

The legal issue of abortion in Iran has been the subject of much controversy for many years. In April 2005, the Iranian Parliament approved a new bill allowing for abortion in certain limited cases, such as if the pregnancy would result in the birth of a child with defects. However, the Council of Guardians, a 12-member clerical body which must approve new legislation passed by the Parliament, rejected the bill a month later. [ Harrison, Frances. (April 12, 2005). " [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4436445.stm Iran liberalises laws on abortion] ." "BBC News." Retrieved May 12, 2006.] [" [http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=14225 Iran's Parliament eases abortion law] ." (April 13, 2005)."The Daily Star." Retrieved May 12, 2006. ] [" [http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/may/05050909.html Iran Rejects Easing of Abortion Law] ." (May 9, 2005). "LifeSiteNews.com". Retrieved May 12, 2006. ]

Abortion is allowed in Iran, but only in the event that the pregnancy threatens the life of the pregnant woman. Any other form of abortion, such in cases of rape and malformation of the fetus, is strictly illegal. However, there is widespread violation of the law.

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*Abortion
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*Abortion law

References

External links

* [http://www.parstimes.com/law/abortion_law.html Abortion in Iranian Law]