Queensland judge allows girl to end her unwanted pregnancy,taking into account concerns of further self-harm or suicidal behaviour whether she is forced to give birthA 12-year-old Australian girl with a history of suicide attempts was forced to seek a judge’s approval to end an unwanted pregnancy under strict abortion laws.
The girl gained a Queensland supreme court order allowing her to maintain an abortion after a month dealing with a string of medical, mental health and child safety professionals, and who all found her decision as being in her best interests.
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Source: theguardian.com