Earlier this month, the Ministry of Justice withdrew proposed amendments to the Criminal Code that would have raised fines and increased criminal penalties for abortion. The amendments were quickly withdrawn in a few days after pushback from women’s rights groups...
Abortion rights in Taiwan are likely to experience an upcoming legal battle, with plans by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) to amend the Genetic Health Act...
Plans by Christian groups to hold a referendum on abortion rights in Taiwan have met with backlash from medical groups and women’s groups but should raise concerns nonetheless...