Abortion in Greece

Abortion in Greece has been fully legalized since 1986, when law 1609/1986 was passed effective from 3 July 1986.[1][2] Abortions can be performed on-demand in hospitals for women whose pregnancies have not exceeded twelve weeks.[3] In the case of rape or incest, an abortion can occur as late as nineteen weeks, and as late as twenty-four weeks in the case of fetal abnormalities.[3] In case of inevitable risk to the life of the pregnant woman or a risk of serious and continuous damage to her physical or mental health, termination of pregnancy is legal any time before birth.[2][4] Girls under the age of 18 must get written permission from a parent or guardian before being allowed an abortion.[3]

As of 2007, the abortion rate was 7.2 abortions per 1000 women aged 15–44 years.[5]

References
  1. Use of Contraception and Abortion in Greece: A Review, Elizabeth Ioannidi-Kapolou, p.174
  2. RIGHTS OF EMBRYO AND FOETUS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAW, Ismini Kriari-Catranis et al., p. 9
  3. Europe's abortion rules
  4. "COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE CONVENTION, p. 9". Archived from the original on 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  5. "World Abortion Policies 2013". United Nations. 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.


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