World Publics Reject Criminal Penalties for Abortion in Nigeria and other Countries
The World Pubblics has rejected the criminal penalties for Abortion in Nigeria and other countries. The following report has addressed the critical issues in the prosecution of those who commit Abortion where it is illegal. 18 Jun 2008 22:00 Africa/Lagos World Publics Reject Criminal Penalties for Abortion COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WorldPublicOpinion.org finds that in 17 out of 18 nations polled around the world, majorities reject using criminal penalties, such as fines and imprisonment, as a means to prevent abortion. Nations differ on whether the government should make any effort to discourage abortion. In nine nations majorities believe their government should simply leave these matters to individuals. Seven nations favor government efforts to discourage abortions, but in only one--Indonesia--does a majority endorse their government using criminal penalties. The other six that favor government efforts are divided between minorities who favor crimin...