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Conflicting abortion laws in India: Unintended barriers to safe abortion for adolescent girls.

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This article examines the laws related to abortion in India, demonstrating how conflicting laws create unintended barriers to safe abortion for adolescent girls. It focuses specifically on the situation of… Click to show full abstract

This article examines the laws related to abortion in India, demonstrating how conflicting laws create unintended barriers to safe abortion for adolescent girls. It focuses specifically on the situation of adolescent girls seeking abortion, showcasing the unintended consequences that arise from the existing lack of clarity in the legal regime. The article also discusses the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Keywords: abortion; barriers safe; adolescent girls; abortion adolescent; safe abortion; unintended barriers

Journal Title: Indian journal of medical ethics
Year Published: 2019

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