Enshrining Woman's Right to Abortion in France

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
France's Senate adopted a bill enshrining a woman's right to abortion in the constitution, following a rollback in abortion rights in the United States. The bill is expected to be approved in a joint session of parliament next week.

Key Points

  • France's Senate adopted a bill enshrining a woman's right to abortion in the constitution
  • The measure is expected to be approved by a three-fifths majority in a joint session of parliament next week
  • The French government aims to make women's right to abortion irreversible

Pros

  • Protects and enshrines women's right to abortion in the constitution
  • Addresses threats to abortion rights seen in other countries like the United States

Cons

  • Some may oppose the amendment to the constitution