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Vad innebar den svenska abortlagen som började gälla 1975?
What did the Swedish abortion act that came into force in 1975 mean?
- 1Abort blev förbjuden utom vid fara för livetAbortion became forbidden except when life was in danger
- ✓Kvinnan bestämmer själv i tidig graviditetThe woman decides for herself in early pregnancy
- 3Två läkare måste alltid godkänna varje abortTwo doctors always had to approve each abortion
- 4Abort tilläts bara för gifta kvinnorAbortion was allowed only for married women
Correct answer: The woman decides for herself in early pregnancy
Up to and including week 18 of pregnancy the decision is the woman’s own. After that permission from the National Board of Health and Welfare is required.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 10. Sveriges moderna historia