Is abortion legal in france?

France legalized abortion in Law 75-17 of 18 January 1975, which permitted a woman to receive an abortion on request until the tenth week of pregnancy. read more

Abortion in France (Interruption volontaire de grossesse - IVG) has been legal since 1975, and a woman may have an abortion on request up to 12-weeks after conception. Two medical consultations are required before the abortion can take place and there is a one-week period of compulsory "reflection" prior to termination, except in an urgent case where this can be reduced to two days. read more

France passed legislation this week allowing women to get abortions during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy with no questions asked, lifting previous restrictions as part of a sweeping and historic law meant to increase gender equality in the country. read more