An amended Polish resolution on the use of conscience clauses on abortion has come into force, requiring hospitals to have a doctor on site able to perform an abortion in certain circumstances – a significant change in a country with one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe.
Aleksandra Krzysztoszek, EURACTIV.pl
May 31, 2024
An amended Polish resolution on the use of conscience clauses on abortion has come into force, requiring hospitals to have a doctor on site able to perform an abortion in certain circumstances – a significant change in a country with one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe.
Hospitals will now have to ensure that at least one of their doctors is able and willing to carry out abortions in the cases permitted by law, such as when the life or health of the mother is in danger or when the pregnancy is the result of rape.