The Stability of Political Compromise—Abortion Legislation in Denmark and Norway.

  • Published In: Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 2023, v. 32, n. 3. P. 337 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Holm, Søren 3 of 3

Abstract

In the 1970s, both Denmark and Norway passed abortion legislation that is still the basis for the regulation of abortion in these countries. The legislation was fairly liberal with abortion on demand until 12 weeks of gestation and a permission system for later abortions. This article provides a brief history of the developments leading up to these political compromises and an analysis of the reasons why they have proved remarkably stable. It ends by looking at some factors that may now destabilize 50 years of stable compromise about abortion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics. 2023/07, Vol. 32, Issue 3, p337
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0963-1801
  • DOI:10.1017/S0963180122000676
  • Accession Number:164580734
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