title: Abortion: in search of a constitutional doctrine (Part 1).
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.
authors.affiliation: Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Leyshon
mesh_terms: D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000639:trends; D033421:Beginning of Human Life; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003249:Constitution and Bylaws; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D019369:Life; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D028723:Personhood; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People; D013019:South Africa; D035521:Supreme Court Decisions; D014481:United States; D026712:Value of Life