Poland's President Andrzej Duda's veto on over-the-counter access to morning-after pill

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Poland's President Andrzej Duda vetoed a law allowing over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above, citing concerns about minors' health and parental voices. The pill, ellaOne, remains available only on prescription.

Key Points

  • President Duda vetoed a law allowing over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above
  • The veto was based on concerns for minors' health and parental voices
  • The pill, ellaOne, which prevents pregnancy and is not an abortion pill, remains available only on prescription

Pros

  • President Duda's veto prioritizes the health of minors
  • The decision considers parental concerns about access to hormonal contraception

Cons

  • Veto limits access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above
  • Continues restrictive reproductive regulations in Poland