Liechtenstein MPs Vote to Legalise Abortion Despite Threat of Veto
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Liechtenstein's parliament has voted by a narrow margin to legalize abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, but the initiative faces a major obstacle: the crown prince's power to block the law. The citizens' initiative, led by a group of women, was approved by 13 votes in favor and 12 against in the 25-member parliament. The proposal also aims to lift a national ban on providing information on abortion and make the procedure covered by …
A popular initiative demanded that abortions be legalized within the first three months. By the consent of the parliament, the people will not vote on it now in autumn. Furthermore, a veto of the prince is expected.
Liechtenstein lawmakers on Wednesday approved a citizens' initiative legalizing abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. Hereditary Prince Alois, who holds veto power, has already expressed his opposition. Abortion is illegal in the principality except in exceptional circumstances, under penalty of imprisonment, and a referendum on the issue failed in 2011.
The elected representatives of the Landtag voted by a short majority on Wednesday in favour of this process, which has gathered a large number of signatures. The regent of the principality, Prince Aloïs, opposed to the initiative, has a veto right.
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