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The abortion punishment clause disappeared after 68 years of enactment
We must hasten to formulate policies for the safe termination of pregnancy
“The era of punishment is over!”, Held in front of the National Assembly on the morning of the 31st by activists working together to abolish abortion crimes for all. -Hand carry a sign at a press conference in front of the National Assembly in 2021 without abortion. By Kim Hye-yoon, Staff Reporter [email protected]
▶Shortcuts : <한겨레> Special page ‘Abolition of the crime of abortion’ http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/delete A new world in which the punishment for abortion has disappeared after 68 years, a new year without abortions. However, a world has not yet arrived where a safe and healthy termination of pregnancy is possible. For one year and nine months after the Constitutional Court decided that the Constitution was incompatible with article 269 (1) of the Penal Code, the government did not prepare the amendment. The crime of abortion has disappeared once the deadline for alternative legislation has expired, but now discussions are beginning on the support measures for the safe termination of pregnancy that should have been achieved. Experts and citizens urge the government and the National Assembly to rush to prepare policies for safe abortion after the crimes of abortion are completely abolished. “We will never go back to the age of punishment.” “We will fight to defend the new ethic.” On the last day of the ‘crime of abortion’, citizens who gathered in front of the National Assembly shouted even in the cold weather with a temperature below -10 degrees Celsius. ‘Joint action to abolish abortion crimes for all’, which led the movement to abolish abortion crimes, held a press conference on the morning of the 31st, ‘The era of punishment is over, not’ abortion crime ‘ . Father Zacao (Christian Achievement Reproduction Forum), who spoke as a representative of the religious world, said: “Korean society no longer asks foolish questions in the name of religion. I hope you ask how you would welcome the women of this land. “” I need re-education in the medical field, “said activist Yul, who acts as a representative of the medical field. I wonder if the medical community and the government departments are ready. ” Previously, on the 30th, a debate was held in the National Assembly on the 30th to discuss the urgent tasks of women and medical experts to “ decriminalize the suspension of pregnancy. ” In this debate organized by Democratic Party lawmaker Kwon In-sook, several proposals were made for the transfer of the termination of pregnancy to the “public medical service”. In particular, experts argue that it is necessary to prepare an ‘information system’ for the general public and medical personnel, allow the system of induction of spontaneous abortions (savings during pregnancy) and provide health insurance coverage to stop the pregnancy . The experts noted that the establishment of an “information system” for the general public and medical personnel is an urgent need. Obstetrician and gynecologist Yoon Jeong-won said: “The places where women (related to abortion) got information were places like the Mipjin and Greenchang corridors (portal site). They indicated that they contain malicious and misleading information, such as that it is impossible to get pregnant again after surgery ”. Specialist Yun is using existing sites such as the “Hospital / Pharmacy Search Service” of the Health Insurance Evaluation and Review Service or “E-GEN” of the Central Emergency Medical Center as part of the information provision system for the Interruption of pregnancy. He suggested. Preparations for the introduction of a wealth induction system are also urgent. The use of spontaneous abortion inducing agents is very interested in women because it can effectively stop pregnancy in the early stages of pregnancy. Kyu-han Chae, head of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, said: “We will distribute educational materials for experts and patients about the drug before taking it, so that a doctor can provide a sufficient explanation.” If so, we will prioritize other drugs so they can be approved quickly. ” It was also suggested that “health insurance coverage” to stop the pregnancy is necessary. Currently, 21 countries such as Australia and Denmark can stop pregnancy for free with the support of the public medical system, while 13 countries, including Belgium, provide partial support for the cost of stopping pregnancy through health insurance or hospitals public. Lee Joong-gyu, head of the insurance benefits section of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, said: “Consultation with medical institutions for termination of pregnancy is considering a plan to pay for health insurance. However, manager Lee He said that “it is still necessary to consider whether the suspension of the pregnancy will be paid or will be left as non-payment.” On the other hand, the Korean National Human Rights Commission (CDH) informed the president of the National Assembly on the 31st that it is It is desirable to prepare an amendment in the direction of maintaining the position of decriminalizing the termination of pregnancy when deliberating and deciding on the ‘Partial Amendment of the Criminal Law’ and the ‘Partial Amendment of the Maternal and Child Health Law’. Expressed. The NHRCK stated: “The state will not be able to punish women who undergo abortions, but rather design measures to prevent unwanted pregnancies and seek fundamental solutions, such as preparing social and economic conditions for For pregnant women to choose to give birth. There is a need. “Along with the elimination of abortion crimes, the possibility of legislating a government amendment limiting the number of weeks and the reasons for abortion has completely disappeared, but it seems that the NHRCK’s opinion should be considered when The National Assembly prepares a new bill or amendment to support termination of pregnancy By Kim Mi-hyang, Lim Jae-woo and Kim Yoon-ju, Staff Reporters [email protected]
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