France Makes History with Inclusion of Right to Abortion in Constitution

France Makes History with Inclusion of Right to Abortion in Constitution

France has become the first country in the world whose constitution includes the right to abortion. Parliament passed an amendment to the 1958 constitution to give women “guaranteed freedom” to have abortions. It is the 25th amendment to the basic document of modern France and the first since 2008. Opinion polls show that about 85% … Read more