Dominican Republic Pushes Back Decriminalizing Abortion fsspx.news

On April 28, the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies approved at first reading the new text of the Penal Code that excludes the decriminalization of abortion. The vote was obtained by an overwhelming majority: 146 votes in favor and 14 against.

The country is in the process of revising the penal code. While abortion has been banned since 1884, a report, treated as “dissident,” aimed at introducing three grounds for abortion in this new code: in the event of risk to the life of the mother, in the event of rape or incest, or finally when the fetus presents a malformation incompatible with life. This report was rejected by 111 votes to 45…

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