Most Poles support less restrictive abortion laws

MARCH 01, 2021

The majority of Poles are in favour of more
liberal abortion laws, according to a new poll published today.

The IBRIS poll found that 78 percent want less-restrictive laws, while
10 percent of those polled want the practice outlawed altogether. Just 12 percent
opted for the current system, which allows terminations only when the pregnancy
is the result of rape or incest, or when it threatens the health or life of the
mother.

Continued: https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/most-poles-support-less-restrictive-abortion-laws-20177

01.03.2021

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Silent majority’ of Poles favor strict abortion law

Anna Maria Jakubek, Agence France-Presse Warsaw
Sun, November 29, 2020

While mass protests against a court verdict backing a near-total ban on abortion have taken on an increasingly political flavor in Poland, the devout Catholic country is far from turning pro-choice.

Surveys show that Poles have grown comfortable with existing abortion legislation - among Europe's most restrictive - adopted in 1993 as part of a church-state compromise after the collapse of communism.

Continued: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/11/29/silent-majority-of-poles-favor-strict-abortion-law-.html

29.11.2020

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Protests against abortion ban backed by vast majority of Poles

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Seventy percent of Poles support the ongoing mass street demonstrations against the top court ruling which would see almost all abortions made illegal in Poland, a recent survey by the Kantar pollster shows.

The protests have been ongoing since October 22 when a ruling by the Constitutional Tribunal halted pregnancy terminations for foetal abnormalities, one of the few legal grounds left for abortion in the country. Under enormous pressure, the Polish government has delayed implementation of the controversial ruling.

Continued: https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/protests-against-abortion-ban-backed-by-vast-majority-of-poles-17744

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8 key findings about Catholics and abortion

BY DALIA FAHMY
OCTOBER 20, 2020

As the Senate prepares to vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, public attention has focused on her Catholic faith and, in particular, her stance on abortion rights.

Some critics, citing Barrett’s past rulings on abortion, have questioned her views on Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established a woman’s right to abortion. Others have connected Barrett’s legal opinions to her embrace of Catholic teachings, which prohibit abortion. During Senate hearings last week, Barrett declined to give specific answers about her stance on Roe v. Wade, saying that she does not have “any agenda.” If she is confirmed, Barrett will be the sixth Catholic justice on the court.

Continued: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/10/20/8-key-findings-about-catholics-and-abortion/

Little enthusiasm in Canada and U.S. for heating up abortion debate: poll

Mario Canseco / Glacier News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

For weeks, it seemed that the issue of abortion, which used to dominate the airwaves in political campaigns in the United States, would not be a feature of this year’s presidential election. Americans are more preoccupied with other matters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and race relations, to ponder rules and regulations regarding pregnancy termination.
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In Canada, our reintroduction to this topic happened during the Conservative Party’s leadership race, after eventual winner Erin O’Toole was criticized for his “pro-choice” stance. The governing Liberal Party will not remotely consider changes to the status quo, especially after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to support abortion rights in the last federal campaign.

Continued: https://www.vancourier.com/little-enthusiasm-in-canada-and-u-s-for-heating-up-abortion-debate-poll-1.24207263

24.09.2020

European nations see small drop in support for abortion rights

By Mathieu Pollet
19/08/2020

A growing number of people in Europe are opposed to the right to abortion, according to a new survey conducted by Ipsos MORI.

Although the poll, which took in 17,500
people from 25 countries revealed that 70% believed that abortion should be
permitted - 2% lower than in 2014, when the survey was first conducted - the
number of people who supported abortion rights declined in eight European
nations.

Germany, France and Spain saw a 9%, 6% and 5% drop respectively since 2014.

Continued: https://www.euronews.com/2020/08/19/european-nations-see-small-drop-in-support-for-abortion-rights

19.08.2020

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3 In 5 Urban Indians Favor Legalization Of Abortion: Ipsos Global Advisor Survey

The global survey shows some countries have highly favourable views towards abortion, as it gives women the right to choose, whether to keep the baby or not.

18 August, 2020
by BW Online Bureau

According to a new global survey by Ipsos in 25 countries, at least 3 in 5 Indians (63%) favour legalization of Abortion in India. While 1 in 4 (24%) were not in favour of legalisation of abortion.

Commenting on the findings, Amit Adarkar, CEO, Ipsos India, said, “Abortion in India is still a criminal offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). But the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of 1971 which was further amended in January 2020, allows women to abort under certain circumstances. It empowers women about their rights. The survey too endorses these rights of women. Though 1 in 4 urban Indians oppose it. It’s not that they do not want these rights, but it is more to avoid misuse for female infanticide.”

Interestingly, at least 7 in 10 global citizens favour legalization of Abortion.

Continued: http://www.businessworld.in/article/3-In-5-Urban-Indians-Favor-Legalization-Of-Abortion-Ipsos-Global-Advisor-Survey/18-08-2020-310090/

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USA – White evangelicals distinct on LGBTQ rights, abortion

White evangelicals distinct on LGBTQ rights, abortion
White evangelical Protestants stand noticeably apart from other religious people on how the government should act on these politically divisive issues.

Jan. 2, 2020
By Associated Press

White evangelical Protestants stand noticeably apart from other religious people on how the government should act on two of the most politically divisive issues at play in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll of Americans from various faith backgrounds.

Asked about significant restrictions on abortion — making it illegal except in cases of rape, incest or to threats to a mother’s life — 37 percent of all Americans responded in support, according to the poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Those abortion limits drew 39 percent support from white mainline Protestants, 33 percent support from nonwhite Protestants and 45 percent support from Catholics, but 67 percent support from white evangelical Protestants.

Continued: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/white-evangelicals-distinct-lgbtq-rights-abortion-n1109446

02.01.2020

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Twice as many care about NI abortion law changes than Irish language act: Poll

Twice as many care about NI abortion law changes than Irish language act: Poll

Published: Monday 14 October 2019

Almost twice as many people in Northern Ireland are more concerned about changes to abortion laws than an Irish language act, a survey has suggested.

The poll, commissioned by anti-abortion campaign group Both Lives Matter, found that 49% of those asked identified the need to safeguard legal protections for the unborn child, up to 28 weeks into pregnancy, as the most compelling reason for Stormont to be restored.

Continued: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/health/twice-as-many-care-about-ni-abortion-law-changes-than-irish-language-act-poll-1-9104897

14.10.2019

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Australia – Children Among Anti-Abortion Protesters At Liberal Party State Council Meeting

Children Among Anti-Abortion Protesters At Liberal Party State Council Meeting

Fri 06 Sep 2019

More than 100 protesters gathered outside the NSW Liberal Party State Council meeting, where an urgency motion to condemn legislation to decriminalise abortion in NSW was defeated.

Dozens of parents and children have chanted anti-abortion messages at MPs entering a Liberal Party State Council meeting amid tightening tensions over a move to decriminalise terminations in NSW.

Continued: https://10daily.com.au/news/a190907nrfka/children-among-anti-abortion-protesters-at-liberal-party-state-council-meeting-20190907

06.09.2019