Unsafe abortion practices and the law in Nigeria: time for change
OW Akande, AT Adenuga, IC Ejidike… - Sexual and …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The abortion law in Nigeria states that abortion is illegal unless done to save the life of the
mother. 1 Otherwise, the laws of Nigeria criminalise abortion with a steep penalty for both
the woman and the personnel performing the abortion procedure. If caught, those who
violate the law risk a 7-year (the patient) or a 14-year (the performer) jail term. 1, 2 To
highlight the reality and implications of the restrictive abortion laws in Nigeria, we report on
our collated experiences over the last three to five years in the care of women with …
mother. 1 Otherwise, the laws of Nigeria criminalise abortion with a steep penalty for both
the woman and the personnel performing the abortion procedure. If caught, those who
violate the law risk a 7-year (the patient) or a 14-year (the performer) jail term. 1, 2 To
highlight the reality and implications of the restrictive abortion laws in Nigeria, we report on
our collated experiences over the last three to five years in the care of women with …
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