Poland delays implementing pro-life legislation following largescale protests

(Worthy News) – Following two weeks of violent pro-abortion protests, Poland’s government has decided to delay indefinitely the implementation of a high court ruling that prohibits abortion on the grounds of disabilities, Life News reported Tuesday.

Riots broke out in major cities after the high court announced its ruling on October 22: nearly 100 people have been arrested for a variety of incidents including vandalizing buildings, harassing churchgoers, and blocking streets.

In 2019, Poland’s health authorities recorded that 1,100 abortions were carried due to the unborn having disabilities such as Down’s syndrome.

The new constitutional court ruling was due to take effect on Monday: the way forward is now unclear. In a statement, Michal Dworczyk, spokesperson for Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, said: “There is a discussion going on, and it would be good to take some time for dialogue and for finding a new position in this situation that is difficult and stirs high emotions.”

Responding to reports that the prime minister asked pro-abortion leaders to enter talk, Life News said: “Polish political leaders appear to be caving to the abortion activists’ threats and demands.”

Moreover, President Andrzej Duda has reportedly announced plans to propose legislation that would allow for unborn babies to be aborted if they are diagnosed with a fatal abnormality. Abortion is currently banned in Poland unless the woman’s life or her health is at risk.

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