Abortion referendum.Lisbon -- Current legislation in Portugal forbids abortion except in cases of rape, or to protect the life or health of a woman. In October 2006, Parliament approved a proposal to hold a national referendum in 2007 to expand these restrictions to include unrestricted access to abortion in the first 10 weeks of gestation GESTATION, med. jur. The time during which a female, who has conceived, carries the embryo or foetus in her uterus. By the common consent of mankind, the term of gestation is considered to be ten lunar months, or forty weeks, equal to nine calendar months and a week. . The referendum was supported chiefly by the governing gov·ern v. gov·erned, gov·ern·ing, gov·erns v.tr. 1. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; exercise sovereign authority in. 2. Socialists The following is a list of self-identified socialists, divided by geographical location. who claim 10,000 women are treated annually for complications following illegal abortions (regarding such claims, see letter on page 6). The Christian Democratic Party This is a list of Christian Democratic parties, i.e. political parties that are part of the Christian Democratic movement and advocate policies based on the principles of Christian Democracy. will campaign on the "No" side. Following an initial confusion, Cardinal Policarpo of Lisbon has urged Catholics to be part of this debate and to join the "No" side of the referendum. Meanwhile, two lesbian couples filed for a marriage licence, expecting to be turned down. In that event, they intend to mount a legal challenge to the current law which forbids same-sex 'marriage' in Portugal. |
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