In six countries, some abortion seekers can face life in prison, according to a global study of the penalization of abortion.
March 21, 2023
By Julianne McShane
Some people who seek or obtain abortions can face prison time in more than 120 countries, according to an analysis published Monday that sheds new light on international penalties for the procedure.
More than 90 countries have maximum penalties of up to five years of prison time for certain abortion-seekers, while 25 have sentences of between five and 10 years, according to the research, which relied on a World Health Organization database of abortion policies.
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