New draft law aims at decriminalization of abortions

New draft law aims at decriminalization of abortions

A revolution in legislation for pregnant women! A courageous draft law to decriminalize the abortion is currently causing excitement in Germany.

The debate has been rolling for months! On behalf of the Federal Government, an expert commission recognized the need for a fundamental re -evaluation of the abortion. Now 26 civil society associations together with top -class lawyers such as Liane Wörner from the University of Konstanz take the helm and present an ambitious draft law.

a draft law of historical dimension

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, this huge step was unveiled in a mostly expected press conference. Liane Wörner, who triumphed as a co -author, explains: "We show that and how and how a punishment -free regulation of the abortion can be realized". The goal? A comprehensive decriminalization that focuses on the right of pregnant women.

The law stipulates that a demolition of pregnancy can now take place completely lawful and without law enforcement until the 22nd week, as long as it is carried out at the request of pregnant women and medical staff. The time of the waiting periods and bureaucratic hurdles should belong to the past!

"Here support is very important," emphasizes Maria Wersig from the Hanover University of Applied Sciences. A crucial paradigm shift: the previous compulsory advice is replaced by a legal claim to psychosocial support. Effective help instead of overwhelming regulations!

A call to change

Friederike Wapler from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz sums up the urgency: "The criminalization of the abortion leads to legal uncertainty and stigmatizes women." The new draft law could significantly strengthen the reproductive rights of women and overcome the discrimination.

With a clear focus on self -determination and physical integrity, Wörner Germany sees on an urgently needed path to modernize the advanced legal framework in the area of ​​abortion. Is Germany ready for this change?

A statement by Wersig underlines the social necessity: "An unwanted pregnancy not only affects health, but also the privacy of the pregnant women, which must now be protected comprehensively."

The initiative was supported by a large number of civil society organizations that fight for women's rights. These groups are committed to legislation that not only meets the domestic policy requirements, but also corresponds to international standards.

The reform coordinated by Wörner, Wersig and Wapler not only describes a paradigm shift, but also calls on politics to actively support this understandable and human approach. So let's be excited to see how the government will react to this huge step!

For more information and insights in the draft law, take a look at the official links:

• draft law: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/broschueren/pdf/gesetzEnthrung.pdf
• Summary: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/broschueren/pdf/sconsammstauf

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