GCSE AQA Abortion. Islam and Christianity

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Define the term 'abortion'
To remove a foetus from the womb to end a pregnancy before the child is born, before the foetus is 24 weeks old.
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Why would a women have abortion?
•For the sake of the mother’s health, including mental health •Where a pregnancy is the result of a crime, such as ****, incest, or child abuse •If the foetus is detected to have a severe disability or disorder which would cause relentless pain
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Define the 'sanctity of life'
The theory that life is holy and given by God and therefore can only be taken away by God
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Define the 'quality of life'
The general wellbeing of a person including their health and happiness. Also how the value of life depends how good and satisfying it is.
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UK law on abortion
•The abortion act 1967, as amended by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology act 1990, allows termination of a pregnancy by a registered medical practitioner, subject to certain conditions •Under the act, abortion must be taken place in a hospital
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Why would a women have abortion?

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•For the sake of the mother’s health, including mental health •Where a pregnancy is the result of a crime, such as ****, incest, or child abuse •If the foetus is detected to have a severe disability or disorder which would cause relentless pain

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Define the 'sanctity of life'

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Define the 'quality of life'

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UK law on abortion

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