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In St. Lucia, abortion is only legally permitted in certain circumstances, which include: when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or in order to protect the "health" of the pregnant person. It should be noted that "health" is a relatively loose term that may be subject to interpretation.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abortion-legalized-in-st-lucia-despite-petition-signed-by-5-of-population Abortion Legalized in St. Lucia Despite Petition Signed By 5% of Population]</ref> While some health ministers and activists have called for the laws to be changed, they currently remain in place.<ref>[https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/health-minister-mary-isaac-speaks-on-abortion/ Health Minister speaks on abortion]</ref> Furthermore, if someone unlawfully causes an abortion, they may be subject to time in prison.<ref>[https://cyber.harvard.edu/population/abortion/Saintlucia.abo.htm SAINT LUCIA. Criminal Code; Title 24. Children. Childbirth. Concealment of Birth]</ref>