On July 23, the High Court ruled that the restriction on abortion solely to save a woman's life was unconstitutional, urging the government to expand the legal grounds. The government did not appeal, suggesting acceptance of the decision. However, the lack of concrete actions and implementation of social justice laws raises concerns about actual access to abortion services.
Abortion in Dominica: the Court's decision and the urgency of implementation
This article was updated at 09:00.