San Marino. Abortion law, Ass. Uno di Noi: “The deadline for conscientious objection expires on 12 October”
“Abortion law, the deadline for conscientious objection expires on 12 October”. The association “Uno di noi” remembers the term of 30 days from the entry into force of the law. Written communication to the general direction of the ISS and to the Health Authority is required
The law on termination of pregnancy is in force and, with it, also the terms for the obligations that follow. Among these is that for the declaration of conscientious objection. The association “Uno di Noi” remembers this with a note. (…)
“(…) The recent San Marino law on abortion, n. 127 of 7 September 2022, unfortunately takes a further step in the direction of the abolition of this fundamental right: not only emptying its authentic meaning, as it is severely limited, but it requires healthcare and non-healthcare personnel to communicate their own regarding the choice of ” conscientious objection within thirty days from the entry into force of the same law, without providing for the possibility, for personnel already in service, to overcome a very short period of conscience. It follows that the personnel and those not operating in the territory have 30 days at their disposal starting from last September 12 to communicate their decision on the matter in writing. He therefore only has time until 12 October to notify the management of the Social Security Institute and the Health Authority in writing about his choice regarding conscientious objection, or, for new hires, within 15 days. from entry into service. (…)“.
Article taken from The Information of San Marino