HRW Submits Amicus Brief On Decriminalizing Abortion To Constitutional Court Of S. Korea

Human Rights Watch: Amicus Brief: Decriminalization on Abortion in South Korea
This amicus brief was submitted by Human Rights Watch to the Constitutional Court of Korea. In the brief, HRW states, “As the Court reviews case 2017Hun-Ba127, Human Rights Watch urges it to take international human rights law, and authoritative interpretations of how it applies to abortion, into account. South Korea’s laws and jurisprudence should comply with its international human rights obligations, including by decriminalizing abortion and ensuring safe, legal access…” (5/22).

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