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The legal issue of '''abortion in Iran''' has been the subject of much controversy for many years. Currently abortion is allowed in Iran in a limited scale, only in the event that the pregnancy threatens the life of the pregnant woman. Any other form of abortion is strictly illegal. However, there is widespread violation of the law<ref>[http://db.jhuccp.org/ics-wpd/exec/icswppro.dll?BU=http://db.jhuccp.org/ics-wpd/exec/icswppro.dll&QF0=DocNo&QI0=291490&TN=Popline&AC=QBE_QUERY&MR=30%25DL=1&&RL=1&&RF=LongRecordDisplay&DF=LongRecordDisplay Trends in abortion in Iran: 1994-2002]</ref>. |
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In [[1978]] the abortion was legalized for the first time<ref>[[Eliz Sanasarian]]. The Women's Rights Movements in Iran, Praeger, New York: 1982, ISBN 0-03-059632-7.</ref>. In [[April 2005]], the [[Majlis of Iran|Iranian Parliament]] approved a new bill easing the conditions by allowing for abortion in certain limited cases, such as if the [[pregnancy]] would result in the birth of a child with [[congenital disorder|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.<ref> 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.</ref> |
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<ref>"[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.</ref><ref>"[http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/may/05050909.html Iran Rejects Easing of Abortion Law]." (May 9, 2005). ''LifeSiteNews.com''. Retrieved May 12, 2006.</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Abortion law]] |
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*[[Women's rights in Iran]] |
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*[[Women's rights movement in Iran]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.parstimes.com/law/abortion_law.html Abortion in Iranian Law] |
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Revision as of 19:42, 21 January 2010
Iran.
AKA the terrorist hideout.
We should be blowing them to Allah, but some people would be "angry".