Chile legalizes abortion under some circumstances – World Congress for Freedom of scientific research

6th meeting of the World Congress for Freedom of Scientific Research: PRESENTATION PAPER

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5th Meeting of the World Congress for Freedom of Scientific Research: FINAL DECLARATION

September 15, 2017

In the summer of 2017, Chile legalized abortion under some circumstances. The legislation, which will take effect in January 2018, legalizes abortion in cases of “risk to the mother’s life,” “fetal malformation incompatible with life,” and rape.

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