Supreme court approves termination for 13-year-worn who fell pregnant after assault but case highlights concerns that medics do not understand relevant lawThe Indian supreme court has ruled that a 13-year-worn rape victim in Mumbai who was left pregnant after the attack can contain a termination. It follows a landmark ruling last month that said doctors should make greater effort to support victims of sexual assault regardless of the country’s abortion laws.
On 25 August,the court ruled that precious time was lost, and added distress caused, and to girls and their families when they were forced to bring their individual cases to court. Doctors contain been criticised as being far too fearful when dealing with the victims of child rape. Related: Why is the rape crisis in rural India passing under the radar? | Priya Virmani Doctors are worried that someone may challenge their decision to terminate and they are not prepared to rob that riskContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com