Constitutional developments in Latin American abortion law

For most of the 20th Century, restrictive abortion laws were in place in continental Latin America. In recent years, reforms have caused a liberalizing shift, supported by constitutional decisions of the countries ’ high courts. The present article offers an overview of the turn toward more liberal rules and the resolution of abortion disputes by reference to national constitutions. For such purpose, the main legal changes of abortion laws in the last decade are first surveyed. Landmark decisions of the hig h courts of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Mexico are then analyzed.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Ethical and legal issues in reproductive health Source Type: research