Girls’ Access to Abortion Without Parental Knowledge Upheld by South African Court
PRETORIA, May 31, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Pretoria High Court ruled Friday that girls under the age of 18 can continue to access abortion without parental knowledge or consent. The ruling came after a challenge was launched against the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act by the South African Christian Lawyer’s Association. Judge Phineas Mojapelo ruled that it was unconstitutional to restrict a girl’s access to abortion. The Women’s Legal Centre, which argued on behalf of the Reproductive Rights Alliance, claimed that laws requiring parental consent would endanger girl’s lives by restricting their access to “safe” abortions. Women’s Legal Centre […]
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