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Abortion: in search of a constitutional doctrine (Part 1)
1Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
Medicine and Law
|January 1, 1991
Abstract:
This article addresses the highly controversial topic of abortion from a constitutional angle. It discusses and analyses the landmark United States decision of Roe v Wade, the fundamental arguments of pro-choice and pro-life supporters, the difficulties inherent in the pro-choice and pro-life options and the abortion situation in South Africa, and concludes with proposals for a future Bill of Rights.
Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionLegal ApproachRoe v. WadeAbortion Law--changesAbortion, InducedAfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaAmericasAnti-abortion GroupsBehaviorDecision MakingDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEnglish Speaking AfricaFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionFetal ViabilityFetusInterest GroupsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPolitical FactorsPregnancyPro-choice GroupsReproductionSouth AfricaSouthern AfricaUnited States