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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The citizens of which country has voted to legalise abortion in a historic referendum?
A
Poland
B
Chile
C
San Marino
D
Fiji
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most remarkable shifts in abortion rights was witnessed in Ireland, where in 2018, the public voted to overturn the country’s restrictive abortion laws. Now, a woman can opt for abortion within 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many countries are expanding abortion access Ireland legalized abortion in 2019, Argentina legalized it in 2020, New Zealand decriminalized abortion in 2020 and Mexico’s Supreme Court voted to decriminalize it last year. In February, Colombia’s highest court legalized abortion until 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Detailed explanation-3: -1960s. 1964 – In Norway the first law to legalize abortion was passed. It allowed abortion in cases of danger to the mother, and the abortion decision was made by two doctors. 1965 – Griswold v.

Detailed explanation-4: -A referendum on the legality of abortion was held in San Marino on 26 September 2021. The result was an overwhelming vote in favour of legalisation.

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