Abortion in Greece

Abortion in Greece has been fully legalized since 1986, when law 1609/1986 was passed effective from 3 July 1986.[1][2]. Abortions can be performed on-demand in hospitals for women whose pregnancies have not exceeded twelve weeks.[3] In the case of rape or incest, an abortion can occur as late as nineteen weeks, and as late as twenty-four weeks in the case of fetal abnormalities.[3] In case of inevitable risk to the life of the pregnant woman or a risk of serious and continuous damage to her physical or mental health, termination of pregnancy is legal any time before birth[2][4]. Girls under the age of 18 must get written permission from a parent or guardian before being allowed an abortion.[3]

As of 2007, the abortion rate was 7.2 abortions per 1000 women aged 15-44 years.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Use of Contraception and Abortion in Greece: A Review, Elizabeth Ioannidi-Kapolou, p.174
  2. 1 2 RIGHTS OF EMBRYO AND FOETUS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAW, Ismini Kriari-Catranis et al., p. 9
  3. 1 2 3 Europe's abortion rules
  4. ↑ COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE CONVENTION, p. 9
  5. ↑ "World Abortion Policies 2013". United Nations. 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
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