[The reform of Spanish abortion law].
The article focuses on the different factors and circumstances that have led to the reform of Spanish Abortion Law (1985). Judicial investigations of several abortion clinics have demonstrated that up until today there has been a widespread tendency of the clinics to practice beyond the limits established by the law. Nonetheless, the reaction of the government has not been to protect the life of the unborn. Its reaction has been, however, to cover the irregularities committed by the abortionists through the legalization of their abusive practices. Besides, the reform of the law has been inspired by elements of radical feminism. The author points out the major reasons that make this reform unconstitutional and offers alternative solutions for the protection of the mother and the unborn child.
Requero Ibáñez
José Luís
JL
Audiencia Nacional, Madrid. jl.requero@justicia.es
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D003249:Constitution and Bylaws; D005260:Female; D019513:Feminism; D006801:Humans; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011639:Public Opinion; D013030:Spain; D026712:Value of Life