No Parental Consent with Regard to Abortion

Case information
Incident date
Country
Belgium
Categories
  • Government Restrictions
Attack Against
  • Morals
Societal Sphere
  • Governmental
Religious Freedom / Discrimination
  • Parental Rights and Education

Parental consent with regard to abortion virtually does not exist. There is no legal requirement to inform the parents of a minor wanting abortion. However, if the minor needs full anaesthesia, the parents will need to give their consent.

Source and further information: The Observatory's Report 2012 on Legal Restrictions Effecting Christians in Europe