[The recent legal status of induced abortion in Turkey]

Nufusbil Derg. 1984:6:5-25.
[Article in Turkish]

Abstract

PIP: Population Planning Code No. 2827 which changed some articles of the Turkish Criminal Code regarding those who practice and arrange induced abortion came into force in 1983. Through this code, induced abortion is now permitted within a defined period of time. As a result of this change, new concepts and elements regarding induced abortion have appeared in the law. In this study, the recent legal status of induced abortion in Turkey has been examined, and by arguing its position within the context of positive law, the missing and deficient points have been exposed. The authors believe that the liberalization of induced abortion is an important step in Turkey. In this study, they have been advised of the necessity of the correction of legal mistakes and have pointed out other missing articles which will help the liberalization of induced abortion to attain its goal. (author's modified)

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced*
  • Abortion, Legal*
  • Asia
  • Asia, Western
  • Developing Countries
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic*
  • Family Planning Services*
  • Legislation as Topic*
  • Turkey