Alicja Ptak and Christiaan Paauwe
Donald Tusk’s government has failed to fulfil its pledge to end the near-total abortion ban.
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Leaders of Polish abortion protests acquitted of causing “epidemiological threat” during pandemic
One of the leaders was also acquitted of insulting a police officer and of publicly praising the crime of vandalising churches.
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“Every woman has right to abortion if health threatened,” says Polish government after latest death
Women’s rights groups have blamed the woman’s death on Poland’s near-total ban on abortion but officials say it was medical malpractice.
European rights court rejects first case by Polish women claiming to be victims of abortion law
Around 1,000 cases relating to Poland’s near-total abortion ban have been submitted to the European Court of Human Rights.
Veteran MP quits Polish opposition party PO over “turn to left” on abortion
“PO has already turned so far to the left, gradually, that our paths have finally diverged,” said Bogusław Sonik today.
Will Poland have a referendum on its abortion law, and what might the outcome be?
Daniel Tilles
Polling shows most are opposed to the current law, but it will be tough to overturn.
Women’s rights is “number one issue” in Poland, says opposition leader Tusk
Abortion up to 12 weeks, access to IVF, contraception and sex education in schools are “fundamental rights”, says Tusk.
Finnish PM’s staff deny claim she offered free abortions to women from Poland
“We have an agreement on free abortion for Polish women in Finland,” wrote Robert Biedroń after meeting Sanna Marin.
Polish police detain man who tried to buy horse medicine that can induce abortions
The pharmacist feared the pills could be “used for non-medical purposes”.
Polish abortion activist convicted for helping terminate pregnancy
She sent self-administered abortion pills to a pregnant woman, whose husband discovered them and reported the case to police.
Abortion protesters acquitted of “maliciously interfering with religious act” in cathedral demonstraiton
A group of 32 demonstrators were put on trial for protesting Poland’s near-total abortion ban in Poznań Cathedral.
Polish parliament rejects law banning “promotion of abortion”
Over half of MPs from the ruling coalition either voted for the bill to proceed or abstained from voting.
Polish gynaecologist’s patients launch legal action after authorities seize medical records
Prosecutors were investigating the alleged aiding of abortion with the use of a pharmacological agent.
Polish opposition parties call for referendum on abortion law
Poland 2050 and PSL say the abortion law should be decided by the people, not “politicians or bishops”.
