Abortion Approval in Portugal

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Portuguese politicians yesterday approved a bill liberalising abortion until the 10th week in a country where more than 90 per cent say they are Catholic.

Until now, abortion had only been allowed in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy if a woman's health was at risk. In cases of rape, it was permitted until the 16th week, and there were no time limits if the procedure was the only way of saving a pregnant woman's life.

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Abortion Approval in Portugal

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