Abortion in the Solomon Islands

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Abortion is illegal in the Solomon Islands, except in cases where the pregnancy endangers the life of the mother. Even in these cases, the procedure must be approved by a panel of doctors and performed in a hospital. Women who seek abortions in the Solomon Islands may face imprisonment, and those who provide abortions may also face criminal charges.


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD