Tag: Abortion laws

UAE prohibits sex change, imposes hefty fine for violations

The UAE has updated its Federal Medical Liability Law, according to which sex change and cloning are now prohibited in the country. Penalties for violations incurred by doctors include imprisonment starting from four years up to 10 years and/or a fine starting from Dh10,000 and going up to Dh500,000. The[Read More…]

Rape survivor wins fight against ‘monstrous’ abortion law

Acting on a plea challenging the validity of abortion laws in India, the apex court has delivered an historic judgment on Monday. The Supreme Court has permitted the termination of a 24-week-old pregnancy after medical reports confirmed that the foetus had severe abnormalities and could gravely endanger the “mental and[Read More…]





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