Syariah enactment on pregnancy in T'ganu cruel to women - think tank
Published: Dec 5, 2022 4:09 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 7:47 AM
Terengganu's amended Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 2022, which criminalises out-of-wedlock pregnancy and birth, may undermine the country's health system as it weakens the protections and rights of women and girls to healthcare, said Galen Centre.
In a statement today, the health think tank raised concern that the enactment may force women and girls to seek out unsafe abortions due to a hostile climate.
"This is an appalling state of affairs which has a direct impact on the health and well-being of women and...
View Comments0
Report this comment
500 characters remaining
Are you sure you want to delete this comment?
This action cannot be undone.