Session
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State under Review
Recommendation
Ensure access to safe abortion for all women without requiring spousal consent and to take further strides towards increasing women’s political participation and empowerment in the workplace.
Explanation
The Maternal Protection Law stipulates the necessity of spousal consent when performing an abortion, but it is a difficult issue that is deeply related to individual ethical and moral views. The Government believes that it is important to deepen discussion at all societal levels regarding the appropriate provisions of the Maternal Protection law.
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Response