Abstract : This is a review of abortion law in francophone countries around the world. "Undertaken in 1986-88, the objective of this study was to determine whether there was evidence of a similar type of juridical patrimony stemming back to early French legislation, and to see whether a similar trend toward liberalization is reflected in these countries. As a derivative of the substantial study undertaken, this paper attempts to highlight some of the most important issues revealed, briefly illustrate the influence of early French legislation, and to outline the state of the law at present." (EXCERPT)
Source : Source Popline : http://db.jhuccp.org/popinform/basic.html - PIP 129991.