Published 2 years ago

Colombia’s highest court rules to decriminalize abortion

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Colombia's Constitutional Court voted to legalize the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy. The decision by the tribunal of nine judges fell short of the expectations of pro-choice groups that had been pushing for abortion to be completely decriminalized in Colombia. But it was nevertheless described as a historic event by women's rights groups.

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BBC News

Colombia despenaliza el aborto hasta la semana 24 de gestación - BBC News Mundo

En el país sudamericano el aborto estaba penado con hasta cuatro años y medio de cárcel.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Colombia's highest court legalizes abortion up to 24 weeks

Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to expand access to abortion Monday as the nation’s Constitutional Court voted to legalize the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy. The decision by the tribunal of nine judges fell short of the expectations of pro-choice groups that had been pushing for abortion to be completely decriminalized in Colombia. Before the ruling, Colombia allowed abortions only when a woman’s life was in da…

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

Colombia legalises abortion in move celebrated as ‘historic victory’ by campaigners

Colombia has decriminalised abortion during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, following rulings in Mexico and Argentina that improve access to abortion

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Colombia's highest court legalizes abortion up to 24 weeks

Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to expand access to abortion Monday as the nation's Constitutional Court voted to legalize the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Colombia's highest court rules to decriminalize abortion

Colombia’s Constitutional Court has issued an order decriminalizing abortion, making the country fourth in Latin America to do so

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Top Colombia court decriminalizes abortion until 24 weeks of gestation

Judges on Colombia's constitutional court voted on Monday to decriminalize abortion until 24 weeks of gestation, the court said in a statement, in a victory for abortion rights groups which sued to have the procedure removed from the penal code.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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