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THE HEALTH RIGHTS PROJECT

Can I seek an abortion if the pregnancy is detrimental to my life?

Where even a single Registered Medical Practitioner is of the opinion that abortion is necessary to save the life of the pregnant person, abortion can be conducted irrespective of the gestation period.

In multiple cases, courts have held that "threat to life" need not mean "possibility of death" - it can also mean a threat to the pregnant person's quality of life, and the ability to live a dignified life. [See: Related Links]

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