Abortion Rights in France

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
French lawmakers are set to vote on a bill to enshrine a woman's right to abortion in the constitution, following a rollback of abortion rights in the United States. The bill aims to make a woman's right to abortion irreversible and must be approved by a three-fifths majority in a joint session of parliament.

Key Points

  • President Macron promised the bill following a rollback of abortion rights in the US
  • Both the National Assembly and Senate have approved the bill
  • The bill must be approved by a three-fifths majority in a joint session

Pros

  • Enshrines a woman's right to abortion in the French constitution
  • Aims to make the right to abortion irreversible

Cons

  • Controversial topic with differing opinions