Abortion in Denmark

Abortion in Denmark was fully legalized on 1 October 1973. Contemporary abortion law allows the procedure to be done electively if a woman's pregnancy had not exceeded its 18th week. Parental consent is required for minors below the age of 15, except in special circumstances. An exception is permitted for abortions after 18 weeks if the woman's life or health were in danger, or if certain other circumstances were proven, such as poor socioeconomic condition of the woman; risk of birth defects in the baby; the pregnancy being the result of rape; or of mental health risk to the mother.

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