Legislation to legalise abortion for the under-aged who conceive after rape
The Government has decided to introduce legislation, legalising abortion for underage girls who conceive after rape.
Speaking to Newsfirst, Minister of Child Development and Women’s Affairs, Tissa Karaliadda stated that in addition, new laws will also be formulated to legalise abortion in situations where the woman conceives as a result of incest.
Minister Karaliadda went onto say that the draft legislation in this regard is being compiled in consultation with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Justice.
Minister Tissa Karaliadda pointed out that under-aged girls conceiving, owing to various forms of rape, has become a serious social issue.
He added that through legalisation of abortion under such circumstances, these victims will be granted some relief.
Courtesy News First
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