Abortion in Italy: Bioethical Discussion on the Law

Abstract

The law on voluntary interruption of pregnancy in Italy legitimizes abortion only in circumstances that pose a serious danger to the physical and mental health of the woman or specific socioeconomic circumstances. The request for abortion must be motivated by and the socio-health structure has the task of helping to remove the causes, promoting support. Conscientious objection by the doctor is envisaged. Today the political and social discussion is wide: few are those who demand the abolition of the law; many defenders of life limit themselves to asking for it to be properly applied.