Mandatory ’foetal heartbeat’ as a new requirement in Hungary’s abortion law – constitutional and human rights limits of the protection of the foetus with a European outlook
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Stánicz, Péter/Kussinszky, Anikó
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- Sprache:
- Deutsch
- Jahrgang:
- JMGBand 8
- Inhalt:
- Internationales
- Umfang:
- 4377 Wörter, Seiten 73-78
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In recent years, abortion regulations have been tightened in several countries (Poland, USA). As of 15th September 2022, a legislative amendment in Hungary will require women seeking abortion to present a fetal heart sound. This provision is unique in Europe, especially considering that Hungarian law allows essentially anyone to terminate a pregnancy on request. What exactly does the amendment mean? How can we assess this rule: can it be seen as a legitimate measure for the protection of the foetus, and is it in line with international human rights standards?
- Stánicz, Péter
- Kussinszky, Anikó
- fundamental rights
- autonomy
- right to freedom of choice
- Decree no. 29/2022 of the Minister for the Interior
- abortion tourism
- Act no. LXXIX of 1992. on the protection of foetal life (abbreviated as: Mtv.)
- Decree no. 32/1992 of the Minister of Welfare of Hungary - implementing regulation of Act no. LXXIX of 1992 on the protection of foetal life
- JMG 2023, 73
- right to abortion
- medical abortion
- human rights
