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The issue of '''abortion in Iran''' has been the subject of much controversy for many years. |
The issue of '''abortion in Iran''' has been the subject of much controversy for many years. |
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Though [[abortion]] has never been legal at any point in [[Iran]]'s history, in [[April 2005]], the [[Majlis of Iran|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 [[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>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4436445.stm]</ref> |
Though [[abortion]] has never been legal at any point in [[Iran]]'s history, in [[April 2005]], the [[Majlis of Iran|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 [[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]</ref> <ref>[http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/may/05050909.html]</ref> |
<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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Legal abortion is still allowed in Iran, but only in the event that the pregnancy threatens the life of the pregnant woman. Any other form of abortion is strictly illegal. |
Legal abortion is still allowed in Iran, but only in the event that the pregnancy threatens the life of the pregnant woman. Any other form of abortion is strictly illegal. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[:Category:Abortion by country|Abortion by country]] |
*[[:Category:Abortion by country|Abortion by country]] |
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*[[Abortion law]] |
*[[Abortion law]] |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 15:15, 12 May 2006
The issue of abortion in Iran has been the subject of much controversy for many years.
Though abortion has never been legal at any point in Iran's history, 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. [1] [2] [3]
Legal abortion is still allowed in Iran, but only in the event that the pregnancy threatens the life of the pregnant woman. Any other form of abortion is strictly illegal.
See also
References
- ^ Harrison, Frances. (April 12, 2005). "Iran liberalises laws on abortion." BBC News. Retrieved May 12, 2006.
- ^ "Iran's Parliament eases abortion law." (April 13, 2005).The Daily Star. Retrieved May 12, 2006.
- ^ "Iran Rejects Easing of Abortion Law." (May 9, 2005). LifeSiteNews.com. Retrieved May 12, 2006.
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