Abortion laws across the world

UK: Abortion allowed up to 24 weeks – but must be approved by two doctors. Abortions beyond 24 weeks are only allowed in certain circumstances, such as the mother’s life being put at risk or the child facing severe disabilities

Italy: Up to 90 days + one week of reflection period. After 90 days abortion only allowed to save the mother’s life or if a fetal abnormality is identified

Poland: Up to 12 weeks if there is a grave threat to the mother’s health, the foetus is irrevocably damaged or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest

Netherlands: Up to 22 weeks

US: Abortion legal but each state can regulate or set limits. Nine states have no time restrictions on abortion, three ban abortion after 28 weeks. Iowa is debating on a controversial bill that would prohibit doctors from aborting if a fetal heartbeat is detected

El Salvador: Banned in all circumstances, including rape. Activists claim some women have been imprisoned after miscarrying

North Korea: Allowed “for important reasons”, which are not specified. The person who carried out the procedure is criminally responsibly, not the woman