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Spain bans harassment of women having abortions | Spain

Activists could face up to a year in prison for trying to intimidate women into not having terminations

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Activists could face up to a year in prison for trying to intimidate women into not having terminations

Highlights

  • New law criminalises people who try to stop women having abortions in Spain.
  • It also applies to those who attempt to intimidate doctors or hospital staff.
  • The law was introduced in 1985 to allow abortion on demand in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.
  • The new law will come into effect after being approved by the Spanish Senate on Wednesday.
  • Activists could face up to a year in prison for attempting to intimidate women into not having an abortion.
  • They say they are praying for those who need help to end their pregnancies.