“If we won’t change the law, we will change the reality,” says Donald Tusk.
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Poland’s restrictive abortion law violates women’s rights, UN committee finds
“The situation in Poland constitutes gender-based violence against women and may rise to the level of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment,” said CEDAW.
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Disabled 14-year-old rape victim refused abortion in Poland by hospitals in her province
A health ministry spokesman has confirmed that local hospitals failed to comply with the rules
Polish NGO submits a bill proposing jail sentences for providing information about and “inciting” abortion
Those found guilty of “advocating” or “inciting” abortion would face prison sentences.
Record support for abortion up to 12 weeks in Poland, finds poll
Polling shows that support for access to abortion has increased since the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.
Alcohol consumption by women cause of Poland’s low birth rate, says ruling party leader Kaczyński
Opposition politicians accused 73-year-old Kaczyński – who has never been married or had children – of being out of touch.
Prosecutors indict Polish abortion protest leaders for “causing epidemiological threat”
They could face up to eight years in prison for “causing an epidemiological threat” by bringing people onto the streets during the pandemic.
Near-total abortion ban discourages people from having children, say majority in Poland
The same poll shows a growing number in favour of a more liberal abortion law.
Polish opposition leader Tusk’s award at feminist congress stirs controversy
Critics say Tusk has only become a vocal supporter of women’s rights once it became politically beneficial.
Doctors charged over death of pregnant woman that sparked protests against abortion law
Others argued that the death was caused by medical malpractice.
Only supporters of abortion on demand can stand as election candidates, say opposition leader Tusk
Donald Tusk says that decisions on abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy “will be solely up to the woman” if his party comes to power.
Conservative legal group publishes guide to prosecuting use and supply of abortion pills in Poland
“Self-administered pharmacological abortion by a women should be considered illegal,” writes Ordo Iuris.
Infant mortality rate increases in Poland after near-total abortion ban
Experts say that the new rules, which outlawed abortions due to birth defects, are behind the rise in infant deaths.
Number of legal abortions falls 90% in Poland’s first year of near-total ban
And the majority of those are likely to have taken place in the 27 days before the new rules came into force in late January.
