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In Qatar, abortion is generally illegal. It is only permitted when the woman's life is endangered by the pregnancy, according to Qatar's penal code. According to a 1983 law, abortions may only be performed on pregnancies of less than four months duration (and only in cases when the pregnancy endangers the woman's health or there is risk of serious and untreatable fetal defects). Both parents must consent to the abortion. Furthermore, the abortion must be recommended by a medical commission, which must include three specialists. The abortion must be performed in a government hospital.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Qatar Abortion in Qatar]</ref> | In Qatar, abortion is generally illegal. It is only permitted when the woman's life is endangered by the pregnancy, according to Qatar's penal code. According to a 1983 law, abortions may only be performed on pregnancies of less than four months duration (and only in cases when the pregnancy endangers the woman's health or there is risk of serious and untreatable fetal defects). Both parents must consent to the abortion. Furthermore, the abortion must be recommended by a medical commission, which must include three specialists. The abortion must be performed in a government hospital.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Qatar Abortion in Qatar]</ref> | ||
If a woman is found to be illegally inducing an abortion, or if she consents to an abortion, she may face up to five years in prison. For individuals who perform abortions, they may | If a woman is found to be illegally inducing an abortion, or if she consents to an abortion, she may face up to five years in prison. For individuals who perform abortions, they may up to five years in prison (if the pregnant woman consented to the abortion) or 10 years in prison (if the pregnant woman did not consent to the abortion). For more details on Qatar's abortion laws, click [https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/population/abortion/Qatar.abo.htm here]. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||