Abortion in Uruguay
Encyclopedia
Abortion in Uruguay is illegal in all cases.
The punishment for having an abortion is 3 to 12 months in prison, while performing an abortion is punishable by 6 to 24 months in prison. A judge may mitigate the pregnant woman's sentence in certain circumstances. These include economic hardship, risk for the woman's life, rape, or family honor.
On Nov. 11th, 2008, the Uruguayan Senate voted 17 to 13 to support a bill which would de-criminalize abortion in their country. This bill was vetoed by President Tabaré Vázquez
on November 14 of the same year.
The punishment for having an abortion is 3 to 12 months in prison, while performing an abortion is punishable by 6 to 24 months in prison. A judge may mitigate the pregnant woman's sentence in certain circumstances. These include economic hardship, risk for the woman's life, rape, or family honor.
On Nov. 11th, 2008, the Uruguayan Senate voted 17 to 13 to support a bill which would de-criminalize abortion in their country. This bill was vetoed by President Tabaré Vázquez
Tabaré Vázquez
Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas is a former President of Uruguay. A physician by training, he is a member of the leftist Frente Amplo coalition . Vázquez was elected president on October 31, 2004, took office on March 1, 2005, and relinquished the office on March 1, 2010...
on November 14 of the same year.
See also
- AbortionAbortionAbortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
- Abortion by country
- Abortion lawAbortion lawAbortion law is legislation and common law which pertains to the provision of abortion. Abortion has been a controversial subject in many societies through history because of the moral, ethical, practical, and political power issues that surround it. It has been banned frequently and otherwise...