What is the name of the 1975 law that legalized abortion in France?
Veil Act
Jacob Law
Simone Statute
Health Reform
Answer
The Veil Act of 1975, named after its primary sponsor Simone Veil, is a landmark legislation in France that legalized abortion under certain circumstances. The act decriminalized abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and established specific conditions and procedures for obtaining a legal abortion, ensuring women's access to safe and legal healthcare.
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