Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
- Liechtenstein's parliament has narrowly backed a citizens' initiative to legalise abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
- The initiative, led by a group of women, would also lift a nationwide ban on providing information about abortions and make the procedure eligible for health insurance.
- It was approved by 13 votes to 12 in the 25-seat parliament.
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- Liechtenstein's parliament has narrowly backed a citizens' initiative to legalise abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
- The initiative, led by a group of women, would also lift a nationwide ban on providing information about abortions and make the procedure eligible for health insurance.
- It was approved by 13 votes to 12 in the 25-seat parliament.
Sources: BBC News