‘Her Body, Her Choice’ – Abortion ruling sparks nationwide outrage in Poland
Thousands of women are protesting across the nation against Poland’s latest abortion ruling, despite COVID-19 restrictions limiting public gatherings.
On October 22 the coutnry's constitutional court ruled that ending the life of a deformed foetus is unconstitutional, an almost total ban allowing terminations only in cases of rape or incest, or when the mother’s health is at risk; a decision that was pressed without parliamentary debate or public consultation, and was widely criticised by rights groups inside and outside the country.