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“The Era of Punishment is Over!” Held in front of the National Assembly on the morning of December 31 by activists working together to abolish abortion crimes for all. -He holds a sign with his hand at a press conference in front of the National Assembly in 2021 without abortion. By Kim Hye-yoon, Staff Reporter [email protected]
Experts in the field of women and health rights from the UN Human Rights Council sent an official letter to the South Korean government advising the abolition of abortion-related crimes. In particular, they recommended that government legislation related to the suspension of pregnancy △ mandate the period of consultation and consideration △ the consent of a third party to suspend the pregnancy of minors contradicts international human rights standards and should be “eliminated”. The UN Human Rights Council Working Committee on Discrimination against Women, the Special Rapporteur on Health Rights and the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women A letter sent to the Korean government on December 29.She expressed her views on government legislation related to termination of pregnancy. Government legislation, which was published in October last year and initiated by the National Assembly, preserves the “ crime of abortion ” under the Criminal Law, but has exceptions within 14 and 24 weeks of gestation, allowing limited termination of pregnancy. In their letter, they said: “I want to remind myself that women should never be criminally punished for having an abortion.” She also said that even when legal termination of pregnancy is allowed in some exceptional cases, such as government law, it has the effect of “making medical procedures safe for women’s rights.” The existence of the crime of abortion itself should be abolished, as it “creates a permanent and discriminatory stigma” for abortion. Especially these Current government legislation includes the right of physicians to refuse treatment, mandatory consultation and meditation period, and requires the consent of a third party to stop the pregnancy of minors. It was recommended to remove or revise the lights. Government legislation made it possible to refuse treatment based on the doctor’s personal beliefs, and when the pregnancy was terminated for social or economic reasons, counseling agencies and a 24-hour meditation period were required. In addition, when a minor under 16 years of age needs to terminate the pregnancy, the consent of the legal representative or confirmation of the fact of the counseling is presented that the consent of the legal representative is difficult due to violence or threats. They recommended that medical consultations and 24-hour waiting rooms be eliminated, unless they are for medical necessities, as they are “discriminatory obstacles.” Additionally, the doctor’s right to refuse treatment has the effect of limiting the timely termination of pregnancy and “may discourage you from obtaining specialized prescriptions,” he said, recommending that patients have limited access only if they provide timely alternatives to access the abortion. It is a violation of the state obligation to guarantee the right to health of women and is particularly discriminatory against women who are socioeconomically disadvantaged. “We urge you to take steps to fully decriminalize abortion in accordance with human rights standards and guarantee access to safe and legal abortion services.”
According to criminal law, the ‘crime of abortion’ was abolished on December 31, after the deadline for the reform of the law proposed by the Constitutional Court had elapsed.All. By Lim Jae-woo, Staff Reporter [email protected]
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