Type: Acts of the Council of Europe: Resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly on the access to safe and legal abortion in Europe

Authority: European Authorities - Council of Europe: Parliamentary Assembly

Date: 04/16/2008

Subject: The Parliamentary Assembly reaffirms that abortion can in no circumstances be regarded as a family planning method. Abortion must, as far as possible, be avoided. All possible means compatible with women’s rights must be used to reduce the number of both unwanted pregnancies and abortions.

Classification: Dignity - Art. 2 Right to life - Art. 3 Physical and mental integrity - Freedoms - Solidarity - Art. 35 Preventive health care

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