Sleepyhead's the Law for Abortion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the law that makes abortion legal?
A
The Abortion Act
2
Q
What is the law in 1990
A
Human Fertilization and Embryology Act
3
Q
What are the criteria that abortion can be carried out?
A
2 doctors agree that
- Risk of women’s health
- Risk of existing children’s mental or physics health
- Risk of baby being severely disabled
- Risk of women’s mental or physical health
4
Q
Until when was abortion allowed?
A
24 weeks
5
Q
Is the father’s opinion concerned?
A
No
6
Q
If there are multiple births, can the embryos be legally aborted?
A
Yes