Polish parliament votes to ease some abortion penalties
By The BriefBrief
Poland’s Sejm voted on Tuesday to amend the Criminal Code, easing some penalties for people who help women obtain abortions and restoring access in cases of severe foetal abnormalities. The bill passed 217-213, with three abstentions, but still faces a likely presidential veto and does not allow abortion on request up to 12 weeks.
WHO:Poland’s Sejm
WHAT:Passed Criminal Code amendments easing some abortion restrictions.
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:Poland
WHY:The vote was a step toward fulfilling Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s coalition pledge to restore reproductive rights.
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