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1. Determine the gestational age for any crime that leads to a miscarriage. Or allow others to miscarry During pregnancy of more than 12 weeks, guilty and punishment Protect the rights of pregnant women and the fetus to achieve a balance. That is, if the gestational age is up to 12 weeks, you can have an abortion without fail.
2. Add an exception to the cause of miscarriage. To cover multiple cases Necessary and appropriate to have an abortion or terminate a pregnancy for a woman AND require that medical professionals follow the Medical Council’s criteria for the safety of pregnant women. That has the essence
The amendment to Section 301 allows a woman with a pregnancy “not more than 12 weeks” to have an abortion. Since the original that pregnant women are strictly prohibited from abortion. Which age of pregnancy is determined according to the opinion of the Medical Council and Royal College of Obstetricians of Thailand This is because it is the safest time to have an abortion. There is no risk of complications or life-threatening complications for the person performing the abortion. Additionally, the punishment rate has been lowered to accommodate the physical pain of abortion. Therefore, it is not necessary to impose a higher penalty. With details as follows
“Section 301 A woman causes a miscarriage. Or allowing others to cause your miscarriage during pregnancy of more than 12 weeks, you will be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht or both. Not more than 60,000 baht or both
For Section 305 there is an amendment to add an exception to the cause of miscarriage. Cover the necessary and appropriate cases to have an abortion. Or terminating pregnancy for women is
“Section 305 if an offense under Section 301 or Section 302 is an act of a physician and in accordance with the criteria of the Medical Board in the following cases. The offender is not guilty. (1) It is necessary to do so because if a woman continues to become pregnant, she runs the risk of damaging her physical health. (2) It is necessary because if the baby is born there is a significant risk of being affected by a physical or mental disability, even a serious disability. (3) Pregnant women for committing a sexual offense. (4) A woman who is up to 12 weeks pregnant insists on terminating the pregnancy. “
In the following order, the bill that modifies the Penal Code will be submitted to the consideration of the Coordinating Commission of the House of Representatives. He then proposed to the House of Representatives for urgent consideration. Effective before February 12, 2021
Ms. Ratchada added that Amendments to the Laws Related to Abortion Promote the protection of the rights of women and the life of the fetus in a balanced way. It also builds the confidence of medical staff in providing voluntary cessation services. It reduces the motivation of women to go to a healer for an abortion. That it is illegal and unsafe for life AND in the part where the law allows the abortion of fetuses at risk of fetal death. This will reduce stress for families who are not prepared to support children with disabilities.
